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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish Finnish] learners! 😊<br> | ||
In this lesson, we will learn Finnish vocabulary related to health. Health is an essential topic that we all should know, especially when we travel or live in a new place. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe many health conditions and symptoms. Let's get started! | |||
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== Basic Vocabulary == | |||
Let's start with some basic vocabulary words that are often used when talking about health: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| terveys || /ˈterveis/ || health | |||
| terveys || / | |||
|- | |- | ||
| sairaus || /ˈsɑirɑus/ || illness | | sairaus || /ˈsɑirɑus/ || illness | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kipu || /ˈkipu/ || pain | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | kuume || /ˈkuːme/ || fever | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | päänsärky || /ˈpæːnsærky/ || headache | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | yskä || /ˈyskæ/ || cough | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | flunssa || /ˈflunssɑ/ || cold, flu | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | allergia || /ˈɑllergiɑ/ || allergy | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | vatsanväänteet || /ˈvɑtsɑmvæːnteet/ || stomach ache | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | Here are some example sentences to help you use this vocabulary: | ||
* Person 1: Tunnen oloni sairaaksi. (/I feel sick./) | |||
* Person 2: Onko sinulla kipuja? (/Do you have pains/) | |||
* Person 1: Minulla on kuume. (/I have a fever./) | |||
* Person 2: Ota lääkettä ja levähdä. (/Take medicine and rest./) | |||
== Talking about Symptoms == | |||
It's essential to describe accurately the symptoms of a health condition to seek proper medical attention. Here are some words and phrases that will help you do that: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| huimaus || /ˈhuimɑus/ || dizziness | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | pahoinvointi || /ˈpɑhoi̯nvo̞i̯nti/ || nausea | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | verenvuoto || /ˈverenʋuoto/ || bleeding | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rintakipu || /ˈrintɑkipu/ || chest pain | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | hengästyminen || /ˈheŋæstyminen/ || shortness of breath | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ummetus || /ˈumːetus/ || constipation | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ripuli || /ˈripuli/ || diarrhea | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | väsymys || /ˈvæsymy̥s/ || fatigue | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|} | |} | ||
== | Let's see these words in context: | ||
* Person 1: Minulla on huimausta. (/I feel dizzy./) | |||
* Person 2: Voinko auttaa sinua? (/Can I help you?/) | |||
* Person 1: Minulla on pahoinvointia ja oksennan. (/I feel nauseous and I vomit./) | |||
* Person 2: Onko sinulla muita oireita? (/Do you have any other symptoms?/) | |||
== Illnesses and Conditions == | |||
Now that we know how to describe the symptoms let's learn some common illnesses and conditions in Finnish: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| sydänkohtaus || /ˈsydænkohtɑus/ || heart attack | |||
|- | |- | ||
| astma || /ˈɑstmɑ/ || asthma | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | diabetas || /diɑˈbeːtɑs/ || diabetes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | migreeni || /miˈɡreeni/ || migraine | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | korvatulehdus || /ˈkorʋɑtulehdus/ || ear infection | ||
|- | |||
| flunssa || /ˈflunssɑ/ || flu | |||
|- | |||
| keuhkokuume || /ˈkeuh̯kokuu̯me/ || pneumonia | |||
|} | |||
Let's practice with some examples: | |||
* Person 1: Minulla on sydänkohtaus. (/I have a heart attack./) | |||
* Person 2: Soitan ambulanssin. (/I'll call an ambulance./) | |||
* Person 1: Minulla on astma. (/I have asthma./) | |||
* Person 2: Muista ottaa inhaloija. (/Remember to take the inhaler./) | |||
== Going to the doctor == | |||
If you ever need to see a doctor in Finland, here is some vocabulary that can help you: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | lääkäri || /ˈlæekæri/ || doctor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | sairaala || /ˈsɑirɑlɑ/ || hospital | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | hoitaja || /ˈhoitɑjɑ/ || nurse | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | resepti || /ˈresepti/ || prescription | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | tutkimus || /ˈtutkimus/ || examination | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rokote || /ˈrokote/ || vaccine | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | leikkaus || /ˈleikːɑus/ || surgery | ||
|} | |} | ||
Let's practice with a dialogue: | |||
* Person 1: Minulla on kova päänsärky. (/I have a severe headache./) | |||
* Person 2: Kannattaa mennä lääkäriin. (/You should go to the doctor's./) | |||
* Person 1: Missä on lähin sairaala? (/Where is the nearest hospital?/) | |||
* Person 2: Se on tuolla kadun varrella oikealla puolella. (/It's on the right side of the street./) | |||
Don't forget that Finnish hospitals and clinics have a high standard of care, with well-trained professionals who speak English fluently. So, you're in good hands! | |||
To improve your [[Language/Finnish|Finnish]] [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=41 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish/question questions]! | |||
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | |||
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Revision as of 23:08, 2 March 2023
Finnish Vocabulary - Health
Hi Finnish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Finnish vocabulary related to health. Health is an essential topic that we all should know, especially when we travel or live in a new place. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe many health conditions and symptoms. Let's get started!
Basic Vocabulary
Let's start with some basic vocabulary words that are often used when talking about health:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| terveys | /ˈterveis/ | health |
| sairaus | /ˈsɑirɑus/ | illness |
| kipu | /ˈkipu/ | pain |
| kuume | /ˈkuːme/ | fever |
| päänsärky | /ˈpæːnsærky/ | headache |
| yskä | /ˈyskæ/ | cough |
| flunssa | /ˈflunssɑ/ | cold, flu |
| allergia | /ˈɑllergiɑ/ | allergy |
| vatsanväänteet | /ˈvɑtsɑmvæːnteet/ | stomach ache |
Here are some example sentences to help you use this vocabulary:
- Person 1: Tunnen oloni sairaaksi. (/I feel sick./)
- Person 2: Onko sinulla kipuja? (/Do you have pains/)
- Person 1: Minulla on kuume. (/I have a fever./)
- Person 2: Ota lääkettä ja levähdä. (/Take medicine and rest./)
Talking about Symptoms
It's essential to describe accurately the symptoms of a health condition to seek proper medical attention. Here are some words and phrases that will help you do that:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| huimaus | /ˈhuimɑus/ | dizziness |
| pahoinvointi | /ˈpɑhoi̯nvo̞i̯nti/ | nausea |
| verenvuoto | /ˈverenʋuoto/ | bleeding |
| rintakipu | /ˈrintɑkipu/ | chest pain |
| hengästyminen | /ˈheŋæstyminen/ | shortness of breath |
| ummetus | /ˈumːetus/ | constipation |
| ripuli | /ˈripuli/ | diarrhea |
| väsymys | /ˈvæsymy̥s/ | fatigue |
Let's see these words in context:
- Person 1: Minulla on huimausta. (/I feel dizzy./)
- Person 2: Voinko auttaa sinua? (/Can I help you?/)
- Person 1: Minulla on pahoinvointia ja oksennan. (/I feel nauseous and I vomit./)
- Person 2: Onko sinulla muita oireita? (/Do you have any other symptoms?/)
Illnesses and Conditions
Now that we know how to describe the symptoms let's learn some common illnesses and conditions in Finnish:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sydänkohtaus | /ˈsydænkohtɑus/ | heart attack |
| astma | /ˈɑstmɑ/ | asthma |
| diabetas | /diɑˈbeːtɑs/ | diabetes |
| migreeni | /miˈɡreeni/ | migraine |
| korvatulehdus | /ˈkorʋɑtulehdus/ | ear infection |
| flunssa | /ˈflunssɑ/ | flu |
| keuhkokuume | /ˈkeuh̯kokuu̯me/ | pneumonia |
Let's practice with some examples:
- Person 1: Minulla on sydänkohtaus. (/I have a heart attack./)
- Person 2: Soitan ambulanssin. (/I'll call an ambulance./)
- Person 1: Minulla on astma. (/I have asthma./)
- Person 2: Muista ottaa inhaloija. (/Remember to take the inhaler./)
Going to the doctor
If you ever need to see a doctor in Finland, here is some vocabulary that can help you:
| Finnish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| lääkäri | /ˈlæekæri/ | doctor |
| sairaala | /ˈsɑirɑlɑ/ | hospital |
| hoitaja | /ˈhoitɑjɑ/ | nurse |
| resepti | /ˈresepti/ | prescription |
| tutkimus | /ˈtutkimus/ | examination |
| rokote | /ˈrokote/ | vaccine |
| leikkaus | /ˈleikːɑus/ | surgery |
Let's practice with a dialogue:
- Person 1: Minulla on kova päänsärky. (/I have a severe headache./)
- Person 2: Kannattaa mennä lääkäriin. (/You should go to the doctor's./)
- Person 1: Missä on lähin sairaala? (/Where is the nearest hospital?/)
- Person 2: Se on tuolla kadun varrella oikealla puolella. (/It's on the right side of the street./)
Don't forget that Finnish hospitals and clinics have a high standard of care, with well-trained professionals who speak English fluently. So, you're in good hands!
To improve your Finnish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎