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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/finnish Finnish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some essential Finnish vocabulary related to health. Knowing the right words for medical conditions and treatments can be very helpful in a variety of situations. Let's get started! __TOC__


== Words ==
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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<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] & [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Travel-Phrases|Travel Phrases]].</span>
== 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
|-
|-
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| terveys || /ˈterveis/ || health
|-
| terveys || /ˈtɛrvɛys/ || health
|-
|-
| sairaus || /ˈsɑirɑus/ || illness
| sairaus || /ˈsɑirɑus/ || illness
|-
|-
| lääkäri || /ˈlæːkærːi/ || doctor
| kipu || /ˈkipu/ || pain
|-
| lääke || /ˈlæːkɛ/ || medicine
|-
| hoito || /ˈhoit̪o/ || treatment
|-
|-
| kipu || /ˈkipu/ || pain
| kuume || /ˈkuːme/ || fever
|-
|-
| oire || /ˈoire/ || symptom
| päänsärky || /ˈpæːnsærky/ || headache
|-
|-
| vamma || /ˈvɑmmɑ/ || injury
| yskä || /ˈyskæ/ || cough
|-
|-
| allergia || /ɑlˈlergiɑ/ || allergy
| flunssa || /ˈflunssɑ/ || cold, flu
|-
|-
| flunssa || /ˈflunsːɑ/ || flu
| allergia || /ˈɑllergiɑ/ || allergy
|-
|-
| korona || /ˈkoronɑ/ || coronavirus
| vatsanväänteet || /ˈvɑtsɑmvæːnteet/ || stomach ache
|}
|}


== Example Sentences ==
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
|-
|-
! Finnish !! English Translation
| huimaus || /ˈhuimɑus/ || dizziness
|-
|-
| Minulla on korona. || I have coronavirus.
| pahoinvointi || /ˈpɑhoi̯nvo̞i̯nti/ || nausea
|-
|-
| Minulla on allergia. || I have an allergy.
| verenvuoto || /ˈverenʋuoto/ || bleeding
|-
|-
| Minulla on flunssa. || I have the flu.
| rintakipu || /ˈrintɑkipu/ || chest pain
|-
|-
| Minulla on kipua. || I have pain.
| hengästyminen || /ˈheŋæstyminen/ || shortness of breath
|-
|-
| Minulla on vamma. || I have an injury.
| ummetus || /ˈumːetus/ || constipation
|-
|-
| Minulla on oireita. || I have symptoms.
| ripuli || /ˈripuli/ || diarrhea
|-
|-
| Minun täytyy mennä lääkäriin. || I need to go to the doctor.
| väsymys || /ˈvæsymy̥s/ || fatigue
|-
| Minun täytyy ottaa lääkettä. || I need to take medicine.
|-
| Minun täytyy saada hoitoa. || I need to get treatment.
|}
|}


== Quiz ==
Let's see these words in context:
Test your knowledge of Finnish health vocabulary with the quiz below.
 
* 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
|-
|-
! Question !! Answer
| sydänkohtaus || /ˈsydænkohtɑus/ || heart attack
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "sairaus" suomeksi? || Illness
| astma || /ˈɑstmɑ/ || asthma
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "lääke" suomeksi? || Medicine
| diabetas || /diɑˈbeːtɑs/ || diabetes
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "oire" suomeksi? || Symptom
| 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
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "hoito" suomeksi? || Treatment
| lääkäri || /ˈlæekæri/ || doctor
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "kipu" suomeksi? || Pain
| sairaala || /ˈsɑirɑlɑ/ || hospital
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "allergia" suomeksi? || Allergy
| hoitaja || /ˈhoitɑjɑ/ || nurse
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "flunssa" suomeksi? || Flu
| resepti || /ˈresepti/ || prescription
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "korona" suomeksi? || Coronavirus
| tutkimus || /ˈtutkimus/ || examination
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "terveys" suomeksi? || Health
| rokote || /ˈrokote/ || vaccine
|-
|-
| Mitä tarkoittaa "vamma" suomeksi? || Injury
| leikkaus || /ˈleikːɑus/ || surgery
|}
|}


That's it for this lesson! We hope you enjoyed learning some essential Finnish health vocabulary. Remember, the best way to improve your Finnish is to practice speaking with native speakers. You can find native speakers on 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]!
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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➡ 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. 😎
==Other Lessons==
 
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Idiomatic-Expressions|Idiomatic Expressions]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/At-Home|At Home]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Basic-Phrases-in-Finnish|Basic Phrases in Finnish]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Verb-Types|Verb Types]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Dinner-Table|Dinner Table]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]


==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Adjectives-in-Finnish|Adjectives in Finnish]]
==Sources==
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Parts-of-the-Body|Parts of the Body]]
* [https://www.finnishpod101.com/Finnish-vocabulary-lists/common-health-problems/ Finnish Vocabulary for Common Health Problems]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Counting-and-Numbers|Counting and Numbers]]
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Health Finnish Vocabulary - Health]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [https://www.finnishpod101.com/finnish-vocabulary-lists/hospital-care/ Finnish Words and Phrases for Visiting the Hospital]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Animal|Animal]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Verbs-in-Finnish|Verbs in Finnish]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings|How to Say Hello and Greetings]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Dinner-Table|Dinner Table]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/People-in-Finnish|People in Finnish]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Vocabulary/Essential-Phrases-in-Finnish|Essential Phrases in Finnish]]


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Latest revision as of 22:08, 27 March 2023

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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!


Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Animals & Travel Phrases.

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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