Language/Turkmen/Vocabulary/Health
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In this lesson, we will learn Turkmen vocabulary related to health. It is essential to know these words, especially when traveling or seeking medical help. You can also use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't forget to check out the Vocabulary category for more lessons on other topics related to Turkmen language.
Common ailments[edit | edit source]
Knowing how to describe what's wrong with you is key to seeking medical help. Here are some common ailments:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ýakyňlyk | jukhunlyk | fever |
| baş aýrygy | bash ayrughy | headache |
| deňňe goýulmak | dennye goyumak | toothache |
| göz aýrygy | goz ayrughy | eye ache |
| ýürek aýrygy | jurek ayrughy | heartache |
| agyr gysym | aghyr gysym | stomach ache |
| pozulma | pozulma | indigestion |
| syýysy | siisi | cough |
| pisisýär | pisisiyar | sneeze |
| inmeýän iş | inmeyan ish | constipation |
| ýaryşyk | yaryshyk | diarrhea |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Biz gije ýakyňlyk bilen ýüzleşýäris. (We have a fever.)
- Person 2: Täze ýapylyp salgaryňyz gerek. (You need to see a doctor immediately.)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
When describing symptoms, it is essential to use the right words. Here are some common symptoms:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sabynýan | sabunyan | dizzy |
| zaýyply | zayypli | nauseous |
| ugruklygy geljek | ugruklygy geljek | feel faint |
| kaltak açyly | kaltak achyly | leg pain |
| bel açyly | bel achyly | back pain |
| goýunulyk | goyunulyk | fatigue |
| çäk-çäk ýürek ýazyşy | chak-chak jurek yazyshy | palpitations |
| titreme | titreme | shivering |
| guýulma | guyulma | sweating |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Men zaýyplydyr. (I feel nauseous.)
- Person 2: Gerek ulanyp bilmek üçin taýýar bol. (Get ready to vomit.)
Injuries[edit | edit source]
Injuries can happen to anyone, and it's good to know the correct terminology to communicate about them. Here are some useful words and phrases:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| uruk | uruk | wound |
| şitil | shitil | bandage |
| orun | orun | bruise |
| naýza | nayza | sprain |
| sürtük | syrtuk | scratch |
| agaç agtara-gytara ýarylandy | agach agtara-gytara yarylandy | stepped on a branch |
| gözenç üsti öchmek | gozench üsti ochmek | fall flat on one's face |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Meniň gozyma daňnamak edipdir. (I poked myself in the eye.)
- Person 2: Pudra ýeriňize goýun. (Put powder on the site of the injury.)
Medical Care[edit | edit source]
When seeking medical care, it's also essential to know the right vocabulary. Here are some useful words:
| Turkmen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| hospital | hospital | hospital |
| derman | derman | medicine |
| barmak kir-dalmak | barmak kir-dalmak | get a shot |
| hemiki | hemiki | prescription |
| oprasyýöji | oprasyyoji | surgeon |
| terapiýa | terapiya | therapy |
| tapgyr biri | tapgyr biri | nurse |
| saglygy monitorlaşdymyz | saglygy monitorlashdymyz | we monitor health |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Meniň dişim gajan bilen gaýymdyr. (My tooth hurts badly.)
- Person 2: Sen dişçi goýlyp bilmeli. (You must see the dentist.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
We hope that this lesson has been useful to you. Remember to practice and use these words as often as possible to improve your Turkmen vocabulary! Don't hesitate to reach out to native speakers to practice and improve.
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