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In this lesson, we will learn some basic medical terms and phrases in Indonesian. It is important to be able to communicate about medical emergencies, especially when traveling or living in Indonesia. We will cover common words and phrases related to illnesses, doctors, hospitals, and ambulances. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of how to handle medical emergencies in Indonesian.

Vocabulary

Illnesses

Let's start by learning some common illnesses in Indonesian:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
sakit	sah-keet	sick
flu	floo	flu
demam	deh-mahm	fever
batuk	bah-took	cough
pilek	pee-lek	runny nose

Here are a few example sentences using these words:

• Saya sakit. (I am sick.)
• Dia punya flu. (He/she has the flu.)
• Kami demam. (We have a fever.)

Doctors

Next, let's learn some words related to doctors:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
dokter	dock-ter	doctor
spesialis	speh-see-ah-lees	specialist
perawat	peh-rah-waht	nurse

Here are a few example sentences using these words:

• Saya perlu pergi ke dokter. (I need to go to the doctor.)
• Dia adalah seorang spesialis. (He/she is a specialist.)
• Perawat sangat membantu. (Nurses are very helpful.)

Hospitals

Now, let's learn some words related to hospitals:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
rumah sakit	roo-mah sah-keet	hospital
kamar	kah-mar	room
apotek	ah-po-tek	pharmacy

Here are a few example sentences using these words:

• Rumah sakit ini besar. (This hospital is big.)
• Saya ingin memesan kamar. (I want to book a room.)
• Saya perlu pergi ke apotek. (I need to go to the pharmacy.)

Ambulances

Lastly, let's learn some words related to ambulances:

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English Translation
ambulans	am-boo-lans	ambulance
darurat	dah-roo-rat	emergency
telepon darurat	teh-leh-pon dah-roo-rat	emergency phone

Here are a few example sentences using these words:

• Segera panggil ambulans! (Call an ambulance immediately!)
• Apa nomor telepon darurat di sini? (What is the emergency phone number here?)
• Ada keadaan darurat. (There is an emergency situation.)

Cultural Insights

In Indonesia, healthcare is a combination of modern medicine and traditional practices. While hospitals and clinics are widely available in urban areas, traditional healers and herbal medicines are still commonly used in rural communities. Indonesians often seek medical treatment at the first sign of illness and place great trust in medical professionals. It is important to note that healthcare facilities and services may vary in quality and accessibility across different regions of Indonesia.

Practice Exercises

Now let's practice what we've learned! Translate the following sentences from English to Indonesian:

1. I have a fever. 2. Is there a doctor nearby? 3. My friend needs to go to the hospital. 4. Call an ambulance! 5. Where is the nearest pharmacy?

Answers: 1. Saya demam. 2. Apakah ada dokter di dekat sini? 3. Teman saya perlu pergi ke rumah sakit. 4. Panggil ambulans! 5. Di mana apotek terdekat?

Explanation: - In sentence 1, "saya" means "I", "demam" means "fever". - In sentence 2, "apakah" means "is", "ada" means "there is", "dokter" means "doctor", "di dekat" means "nearby", "sini" means "here". - In sentence 3, "teman saya" means "my friend", "perlu pergi" means "needs to go", "ke" means "to", "rumah sakit" means "hospital". - In sentence 4, "panggil" means "call", "ambulans" means "ambulance". - In sentence 5, "di mana" means "where is", "apotek" means "pharmacy", "terdekat" means "nearest".

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned some basic medical terms and phrases in Indonesian. In this lesson, we covered illnesses, doctors, hospitals, and ambulances. Remember to practice using these words and phrases in real-life situations to improve your fluency. Being able to communicate about medical emergencies is an important skill, especially when traveling or living in Indonesia. Keep up the good work and continue building your Indonesian vocabulary!

Table of Contents - Indonesian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Pronouns and Greetings

• Personal Pronouns
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Basic Grammar

• Word Order
• Indonesian Nouns
• Verbs in Indonesian

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Daily Life

• Basic Phrases
• Numbers and Time
• Days, Months, and Seasons

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Sentence Structure

• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Questions and Answers
• Negation and Affirmation

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Indonesian Culture

• Indonesian Festivals
• Indonesian Food

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation
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Verb Tenses

• Present Tense
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• Future Tense

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Shopping and Bargaining

• Basic Shopping Phrases
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Indonesian Arts

• Indonesian Music
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Modal Verbs

• Can and Must
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Colors and Shapes

• Colors
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Comparative and Superlative

• Comparative
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Indonesian Traditions

• Indonesian Weddings
• Indonesian Batik

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Emergencies

• Medical Emergencies
• Natural Disasters

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Indirect and Direct Speech

• Direct Speech
• Indirect Speech

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Jobs and Professions

• Job Titles
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Indonesian Holidays

• Indonesian Independence Day
• Idul Fitri

Other Lessons

• Problems in Indonesian
• Animals
• Days of the Week
• Days, Months, and Seasons
• Food
• Personal Pronouns
• Astronomy
• People in Indonesian
• Natural Disasters
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