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Modern Greek (1453-) → Vocabulary → Health and wellness

As a Greek language teacher, I know how important it is to learn vocabulary related to health and wellness. In this lesson, you will learn essential words and expressions to help you communicate about health and wellness confidently.

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Common Symptoms

When you are feeling unwell, it is essential to communicate your symptoms accurately to medical professionals. Here are some common symptoms that you might experience:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Πονάω	ponáo	I hurt
Είμαι άρρωστος/η	eímai árrostos/i	I am sick (masc/fem)
Πονάει η κοιλιά μου	ponáei i koiliá mou	My stomach hurts
Έχω πυρετό	écho pyretó	I have a fever
Εφιάλτης	efialtis	Nightmare (literally dream judge)

Medical Professionals

It is essential to know which medical professionals you may encounter in Greece and how to address them politely. Here are some examples:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Ιατρός	iatrós	Doctor (general)
Οδοντίατρος	odontíatros	Dentist
Εφημερεύων γιατρός	efimerevon giatros	Doctor on-call
Νοσοκόμα	nosokóma	Nurse

Medical Facilities

In case of emergency, it is essential to know the location of medical facilities around you. Here are some useful phrases:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Έχω ανάγκη απο αμεση ιατρική βοήθεια.	Écho anángi apo amesi iatrikí voítheia.	I need immediate medical assistance.
Ποιο είναι το περιστασιακό;;	Pou eínai to peristasiakó?	Where is the emergency room?
Παρακαλώ καλέστε το ασθενοφόρο.	Parakaló kaléste ton asthenofóro.	Please call an ambulance.
Πού βρίσκεται πλησιέστερος γιατρός;	poù vriskete plisieséros giatrós?	Who is the closest doctor?

Prescription Medications and Treatments

When you need to take medication, it is essential to understand what the prescription says. Here are some useful vocabulary terms:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Φάρμακο	fármako	Medication
Δόση	dósi	Dosage
Σιρόπι	sirópi	Syrup
Ενέσιμο	enésimo	Injectable
Συνταγή	syntagi	Prescription

There are also some popular treatments and therapies you might encounter in Greece:

Modern Greek (1453-)	Pronunciation	English
Ακουπουνκτούρα	akoupounktoúra	Acupuncture
Χειροποίητη θεραπευτική	kheiropoíiti therapeftikí	Manual therapy
Μασάζ	masáz	Massage
Υδροθεραπεία	ydroṯherapeía	Hydrotherapy
Φυσιοθεραπεία	fysiotherapeía	Physical therapy

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Greek Health and Wellness Vocabulary

1. How do you say "I hurt" in Greek? a) Έχω πυρετό b) Πονάω c) Έχω ανάγκη απο αμεση ιατρική βοήθεια d) Εφιάλτης
2. Which of the following means "Nurse" in Greek? a) Νοσοκόμα b) Οδοντίατρος c) Εφημερεύων γιατρός d) Ιατρός
3. What is the Greek term for "emergency room"? a) Περιστασιακό b) Συνταγή c) Ακουπουνκτούρα d) Υδροθεραπεία
4. Which Greek phrase translates to "I need immediate medical assistance."? a) Έχω ανάγκη απο αμεση ιατρική βοήθεια b) Παρακαλώ καλέστε το ασθενοφόρο c) Ποιο είναι το περιστασιακό;; d) Πού βρίσκεται πλησιέστερος γιατρός;
5. How do you say "Physical therapy" in Greek? a) Φυσιοθεραπεία b) Μασάζ c) Χειροποίητη θεραπευτική d) Υδροθεραπεία

Answers:

1. b) Πονάω
2. a) Νοσοκόμα
3. a) Περιστασιακό
4. a) Έχω ανάγκη απο αμεση ιατρική βοήθεια
5. a) Φυσιοθεραπεία

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on health and wellness vocabulary in Modern Greek.

Remember that practicing these phrases and words will help you communicate more confidently about health and wellness.

I hope you found this lesson interesting and that it made you want to learn more about the Greek language and culture.

Sources

• Modern Greek grammar
• Medical Professionals

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