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Talking About Health[edit | edit source]
Health is an important aspect of our lives, and being able to talk about it in German is essential. In this lesson, we will learn common health-related vocabulary and how to discuss health issues in German.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary related to health. Here are a few words that you should know:
German | Pronunciation | English |
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der Körper | de:r ˈkœʁpɐ | the body |
der Kopf | de:r kɔpf | the head |
das Gesicht | das ɡəˈzɪçt | the face |
der Arm | de:r aʁm | the arm |
die Hand | di: hant | the hand |
das Bein | das baɪ̯n | the leg |
der Fuß | de:r fuːs | the foot |
der Bauch | de:r baʊ̯χ | the stomach |
das Herz | das hɛʁts | the heart |
die Lunge | di: ˈlʊŋə | the lung |
der Rücken | de:r ˈʁʏkən | the back |
These are just a few examples of body parts in German. Take some time to familiarize yourself with these words and their pronunciations.
Injuries and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Now that we know the basic vocabulary for body parts, let's learn how to talk about injuries and symptoms in German. Here are some useful phrases:
- Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. (I have a headache.)
- Mein Arm tut weh. (My arm hurts.)
- Ich habe mir den Fuß verstaucht. (I sprained my foot.)
- Mein Bauch tut mir weh. (My stomach hurts.)
- Ich habe eine Erkältung. (I have a cold.)
- Meine Nase läuft. (My nose is running.)
- Ich habe Fieber. (I have a fever.)
- Ich habe mich am Rücken verbrannt. (I burned my back.)
These phrases will help you communicate your injuries and symptoms to others in German. Remember to always seek medical advice if you are experiencing severe pain or discomfort.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned how to name various body parts in German and discuss injuries and symptoms. Being able to talk about health is important in any language, and it will be especially useful when communicating with German speakers. Practice the vocabulary and phrases covered in this lesson, and you'll be well-equipped to discuss health-related topics in German.
Videos[edit | edit source]
Learn German | German Vocabulary | Body parts | A1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Parts of the body in German | German Lessons for Learners - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Learn German for Kids – Body Parts, Family & Feelings - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Learn Useful German: die Körperteile - the body parts in German ...[edit | edit source]
Parts of the body in German - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Naming The Parts Of The Body In German
- Ultimate List of Body Parts in German: From Your Head to Your Toes ...
- Body Parts in German: 102 Top Words From Head to Foot
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