Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Health
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In this lesson, we will learn some useful vocabulary related to health. Let's get started!
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Basic vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic words that can be very useful to know when talking about health.
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sjuk | /ɧʉːk/ | sick |
| hälsa | /hɛlːsa/ | health |
| sjukhus | /ɧʉːkˌhʉːs/ | hospital |
| doktor | /dɔkːtʊr/ | doctor |
| läkare | /lɛːkarɛ/ | physician |
| medicin | /mɛdiːsiːn/ | medicine |
| recept | /rɛsɛpt/ | prescription |
| apotek | /apʊtɛk/ | pharmacy |
| feber | /fɛːbɛr/ | fever |
| huvudvärk | /hʉvʉdvärːk/ | headache |
| hosta | /hʊsta/ | cough |
| influensa | /ɪnfluːɛnsa/ | flu |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Hej, hur mår du? (Hello, how are you?)
- Person 2: Jag är sjuk idag. Jag har ont i huvudet och hostar (I'm sick today. I have a headache and a cough.)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
If you go to a doctor or a health care provider, they will ask you about your symptoms. It's good to know some words to describe how you're feeling.
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ont | /ɔnt/ | pain |
| feber | /fɛːbɛr/ | fever |
| illamående | /ɪlamɔːɛndɛ/ | nausea |
| yrsel | /yːrsɛl/ | dizziness |
| trötthet | /trøtːhɛt/ | tiredness |
| aptitlöshet | /apːtiːtlœʃɛt/ | loss of appetite |
| sömnlöshet | /sœmnˌløːʃɛt/ | insomnia |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Hur känner du dig? (How are you feeling?)
- Person 2: Jag har ont i magen och är yr (I have a stomach ache and I'm dizzy.)
Injuries[edit | edit source]
Accidents can happen, and it's important to be able to communicate about injuries and accidents.
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| skada | /skɑːda/ | injury |
| såra sig | /sɔra sɛj/ | to hurt oneself |
| bryta benet | /brʏːta bɛnɛt/ | to break a bone |
| blåmärke | /blɔːmärkɛ/ | bruise |
| snitt | /snɪt/ | cut |
| brännskada | /brɛnːskɑːda/ | burn |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Vad hände? (What happened?)
- Person 2: Jag har skurit mig i fingret (I cut myself on the finger.)
Healthcare professionals[edit | edit source]
There are many types of healthcare professionals you might encounter in Sweden. Here are some words to describe them:
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| doktor | /dɔkːtʊr/ | doctor |
| sjuksköterska | /ɧʉːksjøːtɛrska/ | nurse |
| tandläkare | /tanːdlɛːkarɛ/ | dentist |
| psykolog | /psʏkːɔlɔg/ | psychologist |
| sjukgymnast | /ɧʉːkɡʏmnasːt/ | physiotherapist |
| optiker | /ɔptiːkɛr/ | optician |
| barnmorska | /barnmɔrska/ | midwife |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Jag har ont i tänderna. Ska jag gå till doktorn eller tandläkaren? (I have toothache. Should I go to the doctor or dentist?)
- Person 2: Du ska gå till tandläkaren. (You should go to the dentist.)
Cultural facts[edit | edit source]
Swedes are known for taking good care of their health. They value exercise and outdoor activities, and they have a strong health care system. In Sweden, it's common to have a personal number that you use when you visit the doctor, the pharmacy or the hospital.
If you need to see a doctor in Sweden, you can make an appointment online or by phone. It's also common to have a "Vårdcentral" which is a health center where you can get medical care, but also preventive care or rehabilitation.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are some restrictions and rules to follow when seeking medical care in Sweden. It's important to inform yourself of the latest information and guidelines.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have learned some useful Swedish vocabulary related to health! Don't forget to practice with a native speaker on Polyglot Club or use the language forums to ask any questions.
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