Language/Sindhi/Vocabulary/Health
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In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to health in Sindhi. Health is an essential aspect of life, and to communicate effectively with Sindhi-speaking people about your health or the health of others, mastering Sindhi health vocabulary is essential. Sindhi language is rich in vocabulary related to health, and learning it will help you communicate better with Sindhi speakers about the various health issues. Let's dive into the lesson!
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General health[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential vocabulary terms that you need to learn to discuss health in Sindhi.
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| صحت | sehat | Health |
| بيمار | bemar | Sick |
| علاج | ilaj | Treatment |
| قدرتي تائيد | qadri tahafuz | Immunity |
| بے حَیاتي | behayai | Disinfection |
| سفايه | safai | Cleanliness |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: توهان جي صحت ٻڌ جيڪا؟ (Tuhana jee sehat bhatta jia?) (How is your health?)
- Person 2: منهنجي صحت ٻڌ نٿي سگي. (Manhinji sehat bhatta nathi sige.) (My health is not good.)
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential vocabulary terms regarding body parts in Sindhi:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سر | sar | Head |
| ٻين | been | Arm |
| ٺٺو | tito | Leg |
| تھور | thore | Stomach |
| مُٹي | mutti | Hand |
| پنھور | panhor | Nose |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: توهان جو سر درد ٻڌ جيا؟ (Tuhana jo sar dard bhatta jia?) (Do you have a headache?)
- Person 2: جي ۽ منهنجي تھورَ ٺٺي سگين ۽ پنهنجي بين ۾ دَرد هئيون. (Ji ain manhinji thoro tito sagine ain panhinji been mei darad hio.) (Yes, and my stomach and legs are hurting too.)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential vocabulary terms for common symptoms in Sindhi:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خراب | kharab | Sick |
| درد | dard | Pain |
| سُرفہ | surfuh | Fever |
| خِلش | khilsh | Infection |
| سٺيل وزن | sutil wazan | Weight loss |
| وزن جو اَچو | wazan jo acho | Weight gain |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: توهان جنهنجي ڪٺل جو سَرفہ آهي؟ (Tuhana jinhenji ketel jo surfuh aahi?) (What is your body temperature?)
- Person 2: منهنجي خِلش ڏيکاري آهي. (Manhinji khilash dakari aahi.) (I have an infection.)
Common illnesses[edit | edit source]
Sindhi vocabulary related to common illnesses:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| هڪُرو خراب آهي | Hikro Kharab ahi | Diarrhoea |
| شِڪَيت | Shikayat | Complaint |
| دَست | Dast | Diarrhea |
| ٺپ وزني | Tep Wazni | High blood pressure |
| پيٺ | Peet | Jaundice |
| ايچ | Eech | Food Poisoning |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: توهان کان ڏيکاري آهي؟ (Tuhana kan dakari aahi?) (What's the matter?)
- Person 2: منکان هڪرو خراب آهي ۽ سٺيل وزن آهي. (Mun kan hikru kharab aahi asan sutil wazan ahi.) (I have diarrhea, and I have lost weight.)
Medicines[edit | edit source]
Here are some essential vocabulary terms related to medicines:
| Sindhi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ڊاڪٽر | daktar | Doctor |
| دوا | dawa | Medicine |
| قلم | qalam | Injection |
| دوا جي وِٽامينْ | Dawa je Vitamin | Vitamins |
| دوا جي ضرورت آهي | Dawa je zarurat ahi | Prescription |
| وڌيڪرو بنڻيل | Wajikro Ban-nil | Antibiotic |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: قلم جي ضرورت آهي. (Qalam je zarurat ahi.) (I need an injection.)
- Person 2: دوا جي وِٽامينْ کي اے مُٹي جي ٻوٺ. (Dawa je vitamin-e kay muthi je boht.) (Take these vitamins.)
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Health is central to Sindhi culture, and the Sindhi people have their traditional treatments to cure different ailments. Herbal medicine, ayurvedic treatment, and home remedies are prevalent. In rural areas, people rely heavily on traditional treatments since they cannot access hospitals and modern medicines.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
You have learned some essential vocabularies regarding health care in Sindhi. You can use these vocabulary terms while talking about health with Sindhi-speaking individuals. Additionally, checking with a doctor is the most recommended course of action when someone is not feeling well.
To improve your Sindhi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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