Language/Plateau-malagasy/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn important health-related vocabulary in Plateau Malagasy. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about your health in Plateau Malagasy and ask for medical help. If you want to learn more vocabulary, check out our Plateau Malagasy vocabulary page.
Basic Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
In this first section, we will learn basic vocabulary to describe your health condition.
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| velona | vay-loo-nah | alive |
| maty | mah-ti | dead |
| miasa | mee-ah-sah | working |
| tsy miaraka amin'ny fahasamihafana | tsee mee-ah-rakah ah-min-ny fa-hah-sah-mee-hafa-nah | not feeling well |
| amboara | ahm-boo-ah-rah | headache |
| fotsiny | foo-tsin-y | fever |
| taratasy | tah-rah-tah-see | prescription |
| tranga afatitra | trah-ngah ah-fah-tee-trah | emergency |
Here is a dialogue to show you these words in context:
- Person 1: Velona aho. (I am alive.)
- Person 2: Tsy miaraka amin'ny fahasamihafana ianao? (Are you not feeling well?)
- Person 1: Ety am-boara. (I have a headache.)
- Person 2: Efa tonga ny fotsiny? (Do you already have a fever?)
- Person 1: Tsy, fa mampifangaro. (No, but I'm feeling cold.)
Illnesses and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn more specific vocabulary to describe illnesses and their symptoms.
Common Illnesses[edit | edit source]
These are some common illnesses that you might experience in daily life:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sambatra | sambah-trah | pain |
| fivorian-tany | fee-voh-ryahn-tahn-y | stomachache |
| tsy misy fahatelony | tsee mee-see fah-ha-te-loh-ny | lack of appetite |
| kavokavo | kah-voh-kah-voh | diarrhea |
| fitafita | fee-tah-fee-tah | vomiting |
| fotsiky | foo-tsee-ky | cough |
And here is an example dialogue using these words:
- Person 1: Misy sambatra ety am-boara. (I have a headache here.)
- Person 2: Tsy misy fahatelony ianao? (You don't feel any appetite?)
- Person 1: Eny, tsy tafody fa tsy misy fahatelony. (Yes, I'm not hungry but I don't feel any appetite.)
- Person 2: Tsara ny fanovanao, raha misy kavokavo mba oha-tsapanao azy. (Take care of yourself, if you have diarrhea, treat it quickly.)
Injuries[edit | edit source]
These words describe injuries:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ampitra | ahm-pee-trah | wound |
| ampinga | ahm-pee-ngah | bruise |
| mora lolo | mo-rah loo-loo | sprain |
| tatatra | tah-tah-trah | fracture |
And here is an example dialogue using these words:
- Person 1: Ampitra aho eto amin'ilay fony. (I have a wound on my finger.)
- Person 2: Tahio ny ranomasina ka ny ampinganao dia hanatsarana. (Wash it with water and take care of your bruise.)
- Person 1: Ianao angaha tsy mora lolo ahy? (Are you sure I don't have a sprain?)
- Person 2: Maty ny teninao raha tatatra ianao. (Your bone is dead if you have a fracture.)
Seeking Medical Help[edit | edit source]
If you need to see a doctor, you will need to know how to express yourself in Plateau Malagasy.
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| miezaka tsara | mee-eh-zah-kah tsah-rah | taking care of yourself |
| mpitady fahasalamana | mpee-tah-dy fah-hah-sah-lah-mah-nah | looking for a doctor |
| mpitandrina | mpee-tahn-dree-nah | medical practitioner |
| manampy | mah-nahm-pee | helping |
Here is an example dialogue for seeking medical help:
- Person 1: Manampy ahy tsara ny ampandrahanao. (Can you help me with your treatment?)
- Person 2: Mandehan'ny mpitandrina ianao mba hanampiana anao. (You should go to a medical practitioner to get help.)
- Person 1: Mitambatra tsara raha mpitady fahasalamana aho. (I'll be relieved if I find a good doctor.)
- Person 2: Iza no mahafantatra ny mpitady fahasalamana tsara eto? (Do you know who's a good doctor around here?)
Don't forget to find native speakers and ask them any questions if you want to learn more and improve your Plateau Malagasy!
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