Language/Tosk-albanian/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on health-related vocabulary. It's an important topic as it allows us to express our health concerns and communicate with healthcare professionals in crucial situations. To improve your Tosk Albanian vocabulary, don't forget to check out the native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also find more useful words and expressions on our Vocabulary page.
Basic Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
The following words and phrases will help you to talk about basic health matters:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sëmundje | /səmundjɛ/ | Disease |
| Dhimbje | /ðimbjɛ/ | Pain |
| Sëmundje llaçore | /səmundjɛ ɫat͡sɔrɛ/ | Medical condition |
| Mjek | /mjɛk/ | Doctor |
| Infermier | /infɛrmiɛr/ | Nurse |
| Spital | /spitaɫ/ | Hospital |
| Recepta | /rɛpt͡sa/ | Prescription |
| Test | /tɛst/ | Test |
| Ndërhyrje kirurgjikale | /ndərhyrjɛ kirurgjikale/ | Surgical intervention |
| Vaksinë | /vaksinə/ | Vaccine |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Person 1: Më dhemb koka. (My head hurts.)
- Person 2: Shko tek mjeku. (Go to the doctor.)
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
To talk about body parts, you can use the following words:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Koka | /kɔka/ | Head |
| Sy | /sə/ | Eye |
| Vesh | /vɛʃ/ | Ear |
| Hunda | /hunda/ | Nose |
| Gojë | /ɡɔjə/ | Mouth |
| Dhëmb | /ðəmb/ | Tooth |
| Gju | /ɟu/ | Knee |
| Unazë | /unazə/ | Finger ring |
Here is another dialogue:
- Person 1: Më dhemb gjuja. (My knee hurts.)
- Person 2: Jeë rhumble me gju ë? (Did you have a fall on your knee?)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
These are some common symptoms:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Temperaturë | /tɛmpɛratuɾə/ | Fever |
| Vjellje | /vɔjɛɫjɛ/ | Vomiting |
| Diarre | /diarɛ/ | Diarrhoea |
| Kollë | /kɔʎə/ | Cough |
| Errësirë | /ɛrrəsirə/ | Darkness |
| Humnerë | /humnɛrə/ | Nausea |
| Dëgjoj vjellje | /dəɡjɔj vjɔjɛɫjɛ/ | Hear retching |
Here is yet another dialogue:
- Person 1: Kam temperaturë. (I have a fever.)
- Person 2: Shiko temperaturën. (Check your temperature.)
Useful Expressions[edit | edit source]
These expressions might come in handy when talking about health:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kam nevojë për një mjek. | /kam nɛvɔjə pər njə mjɛk/ | I need a doctor. |
| Nuk ndjehem mirë. | /nuk əndjɛhɛm mirə/ | I don't feel well. |
| Ku mund të gjej dorëshkrimin tim mjekësor? | /ku mund tə ɟɛj dɔrəʃkrimin tim mjɛkəsɔr/ | Where can I find my medical record? |
| Më pëlqen nën krahin tuaj. | /mə pəlçɛn nən kraɦin tʊaj/ | It feels good under your arm. |
Let's make one more dialogue:
- Person 1: Nuk ndjehem mirë për disa ditë. (I don't feel well for a few days.)
- Person 2: Shko tek mjeku dhe kërko një vizitë mjekësore. (Go to the doctor and ask for a medical consultation.)
Remember to take care of your health and see a doctor if you are not feeling well. We hope this lesson has been useful to you. Don't forget to keep practicing your Tosk Albanian skills on Polyglot Club!
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