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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the topic of symptoms and illnesses in the Swedish language. Understanding how to describe common symptoms and illnesses is essential for effective communication, especially in situations where you may need to seek medical help or discuss your health with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about various symptoms and illnesses in Swedish, expanding your vocabulary and improving your overall language proficiency.

The lesson is structured as follows:

1. Introduction 2. Common symptoms and their descriptions 3. Common illnesses and their descriptions 4. Regional variations and cultural insights 5. Exercises and practice scenarios 6. Solutions and explanations

Let's dive into the fascinating world of Swedish vocabulary related to symptoms and illnesses!

Common Symptoms and Their Descriptions[edit | edit source]

To effectively communicate about symptoms in Swedish, it's important to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary related to various physical sensations. In this section, we will explore common symptoms and provide descriptions to help you understand their meanings.

Fever[edit | edit source]

Fever, or "feber" in Swedish, is a common symptom of many illnesses. It refers to an elevated body temperature. Here are some examples of how to describe a fever in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har feber.	Yag har feh-ber	I have a fever.
Hon känner sig febrig.	Hohn ken-ner seeg feh-breeg	She feels feverish.
Vi behöver ta tempen.	Vee beh-ö-ver tah tem-pen	We need to take the temperature.
Min feber är hög.	Meen feh-ber air hög	My fever is high.

Headache[edit | edit source]

Headache, or "huvudvärk" in Swedish, is a common symptom that many people experience. Here are some examples of how to describe a headache in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har ont i huvudet.	Yag har ont ee hoo-voo-det	I have a headache.
Hon lider av migrän.	Hohn lee-der av mee-grän	She suffers from migraines.
Jag behöver en huvudvärkstablett.	Yag beh-ö-ver en hoo-vood-värks-tah-blett	I need a headache pill.
Min huvudvärk är pulserande.	Meen hoo-vood-värk air pul-ser-ande	My headache is pulsating.

Cough[edit | edit source]

Cough, or "hosta" in Swedish, is a common symptom of respiratory infections or allergies. Here are some examples of how to describe a cough in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har en hosta.	Yag har en hos-ta	I have a cough.
Hon har en torrhosta.	Hohn har en torr-hos-ta	She has a dry cough.
Vi behöver köpa hostmedicin.	Vee beh-ö-ver koo-pa host-meh-dee-sin	We need to buy cough medicine.
Min hosta är ihållande.	Meen hos-ta air ee-håll-ande	My cough is persistent.

Sore Throat[edit | edit source]

Sore throat, or "halsont" in Swedish, is a common symptom of throat infections or irritation. Here are some examples of how to describe a sore throat in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har ont i halsen.	Yag har ont ee hals-en	I have a sore throat.
Hon har svårt att svälja.	Hohn har svårt att sväl-ya	She has difficulty swallowing.
Vi behöver gurgla med saltvatten.	Vee beh-ö-ver gur-gla med salt-vat-ten	We need to gargle with saltwater.
Min halsont är stickande.	Meen hals-ont air stick-ande	My sore throat is stabbing.

Stomachache[edit | edit source]

Stomachache, or "magont" in Swedish, is a common symptom of digestive issues or stomach infections. Here are some examples of how to describe a stomachache in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har ont i magen.	Yag har ont ee ma-gen	I have a stomachache.
Hon har kräkningar och diarré.	Hohn har kräk-ning-ar och dee-ar-ee	She has vomiting and diarrhea.
Vi behöver ringa till läkaren.	Vee beh-ö-ver ring-a till le-kar-en	We need to call the doctor.
Min magont är krampande.	Meen ma-gont air kram-pande	My stomachache is cramping.

These are just a few examples of common symptoms. It's important to expand your vocabulary and learn more symptom-related words to effectively communicate about health issues in Swedish.

Common Illnesses and Their Descriptions[edit | edit source]

In this section, we will explore common illnesses and provide descriptions to help you understand their meanings. Learning these words will enable you to discuss different health conditions in Swedish.

Common Cold[edit | edit source]

The common cold, or "förkylning" in Swedish, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Here are some examples of how to describe a common cold in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag är förkyld.	Yag air för-kylt	I have a cold.
Hon nyser och hostar.	Hohn nü-ser och hos-tar	She sneezes and coughs.
Vi behöver köpa näsdukar.	Vee beh-ö-ver koo-pa näs-du-kar	We need to buy tissues.
Min förkylning är smittsam.	Meen för-kyl-ning air smit-tsam	My cold is contagious.

Influenza[edit | edit source]

Influenza, or "influensa" in Swedish, is a more severe respiratory infection than the common cold. Here are some examples of how to describe influenza in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har influensa.	Yag har influ-en-sa	I have the flu.
Hon har hög feber och muskelvärk.	Hohn har hög feh-ber och mus-kel-värk	She has a high fever and muscle pain.
Vi behöver vila och dricka mycket vätska.	Vee beh-ö-ver vee-la och drik-ka my-ket vät-ska	We need to rest and drink plenty of fluids.
Min influensa är utmattande.	Meen influ-en-sa air ut-mat-tande	My flu is exhausting.

Allergy[edit | edit source]

Allergy, or "allergi" in Swedish, is a condition in which the immune system reacts to specific substances. Here are some examples of how to describe an allergy in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har en allergi.	Yag har en al-ler-gee	I have an allergy.
Hon är allergisk mot pollen.	Hohn air al-ler-gisk mot pol-len	She is allergic to pollen.
Vi behöver undvika ämnet.	Vee beh-ö-ver und-vi-ka äm-net	We need to avoid the substance.
Min allergi är kliande.	Meen al-ler-gee air kli-an-de	My allergy is itchy.

Asthma[edit | edit source]

Asthma, or "astma" in Swedish, is a chronic respiratory condition that causes difficulty in breathing. Here are some examples of how to describe asthma in Swedish:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag har astma.	Yag har ast-ma	I have asthma.
Hon använder en inhalator.	Hohn an-vän-der en in-ha-la-tor	She uses an inhaler.
Vi behöver kontrollera luftkvaliteten.	Vee beh-ö-ver kont-roll-era luft-kval-i-te-ten	We need to monitor air quality.
Min astma är ansträngningsutlöst.	Meen ast-ma air an-sträng-nings-ut-lösst	My asthma is exercise-induced.

These are just a few examples of common illnesses. Exploring more vocabulary related to different health conditions will enhance your ability to discuss medical topics in Swedish.

Regional Variations and Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

When it comes to discussing symptoms and illnesses, there are no significant regional variations in the Swedish language. However, it's worth mentioning that Sweden has a well-developed healthcare system with high-quality medical services. Access to healthcare is generally easy, and the population has a high level of trust in the healthcare professionals.

Swedish culture places a strong emphasis on personal well-being and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. People in Sweden often prioritize regular exercise, nutritious food, and mental well-being. This focus on holistic health contributes to the overall well-being of the population.

Interestingly, Sweden has a tradition called "fika," which involves taking a break to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a pastry. This cultural practice is seen as a way to relax, socialize, and take care of one's mental health.

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary related to symptoms and illnesses, let's engage in some exercises and practice scenarios. Try to answer the questions or complete the tasks to the best of your ability.

1. Match the Swedish words with their English translations:

  a) feber              (i) headache
  b) hosta              (ii) fever
  c) halsont            (iii) sore throat
  d) förkylning         (iv) cough
  e) huvudvärk          (v) common cold

2. Describe the following symptoms in Swedish:

  a) A persistent cough
  b) A high fever
  c) A stabbing headache
  d) Difficulty swallowing
  e) Muscle pain

3. Role-play a conversation between a patient and a doctor. The patient complains of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The doctor asks about other symptoms and provides advice.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Match the Swedish words with their English translations:

  a) feber              (ii) fever
  b) hosta              (iv) cough
  c) halsont            (iii) sore throat
  d) förkylning         (v) common cold
  e) huvudvärk          (i) headache

2. Describe the following symptoms in Swedish:

  a) En ihållande hosta.
  b) En hög feber.
  c) En stickande huvudvärk.
  d) Svårigheter att svälja.
  e) Muskelsmärta.

3. Role-play a conversation between a patient and a doctor. The patient complains of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. The doctor asks about other symptoms and provides advice.

  Patient: Jag har ont i halsen och svårt att svälja.
  Doctor: Har du några andra symptom, som feber eller hosta?
  Patient: Nej, bara ont i halsen.
  Doctor: Det låter som en halsinfektion. Du bör vila, dricka varma drycker och undvika kalla eller kryddiga livsmedel. Om symptomen försämras, kontakta mig igen.

By practicing these exercises, you will reinforce your vocabulary and gain confidence in discussing symptoms and illnesses in Swedish.

Table of Contents - Swedish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Swedish

Swedish Pronouns

Colors and Numbers

Swedish Culture

Swedish Verbs

Body parts and health

Swedish Nouns

Travel and directions

Sweden's history

Swedish Adjectives

Jobs and professions

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