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Czech Vocabulary → Daily Life → Health and Medical Emergencies

As a traveler or newcomer to the Czech Republic, it is essential to prepare for any health or medical emergencies that may arise. In this lesson, you will learn Czech medical vocabulary and phrases to describe and seek medical attention.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Education & Things.

Basic Medical Vocabulary

Here are some useful medical terms and phrases to know in Czech:

Czech Pronunciation English
Nemocnice ['nɛmotsɲɪtsɛ] Hospital
Lékárna ['lekaːrna] Pharmacy
Zdraví ['zdravɪː] Health
Nemocný/Nemocná ['nɛmotsniː/'nɛmotsnaː] Sick (male/female)
Bolest ['bolɛst] Pain
Horečka [hor-ɛt-ska] Fever
Žízeň [ʒi:zɛɲ] Thirst
Zvracení ['zvrat͡sɛɲiː] Vomiting
Průjem ['pru:jɛm] Diarrhea

Describing Symptoms

If you need to describe a symptom, here are some useful phrases in Czech:

  • Bolí mě hlava. - I have a headache.
  • Bolí mě břicho. - I have a stomachache.
  • Mám horečku. - I have a fever.
  • Cítím se špatně. - I feel bad.
  • Mám zvracení/průjem. - I have vomiting/diarrhea.

Seeking Medical Help

In case of an emergency, you can use these phrases to seek medical help:

  • Pomoc! - Help!
  • Potřebuji lékaře/záchranku. - I need a doctor/ambulance.
  • Kde je nejbližší nemocnice? - Where is the nearest hospital?

If you need to buy medication, you can go to a "lékárna" (pharmacy) and ask for what you need:

  • Potřebuji aspirin/ibuprofen/paralen na bolest. - I need aspirin/ibuprofen/paracetamol for pain.
  • Potřebuji antibiotika na infekci. - I need antibiotics for an infection.

It is important to note that many medications in the Czech Republic are only available with a prescription from a doctor.

Cultural Notes

The Czech healthcare system is ranked 13th in the world by the World Health Organization. There are public and private healthcare providers in the country, but most Czechs use the public system. The public healthcare system is funded by a combination of national health insurance and taxes. Medical care is generally of high quality and affordable for patients. However, it is always recommended to purchase travel health insurance when traveling abroad.

Practice Dialogue

Here is a practice dialogue to illustrate the use of Czech medical vocabulary and phrases:

Patient: Dobrý den, bolí mě břicho. Doctor: Dobrý den, kde přesně vás to bolí? Patient: Bolí mě tady v břiše. Doctor: Máte také nějakou horečku nebo zvracení? Patient: Ne, jen mě tady opravdu bolí. Doctor: Dost možná máte žaludeční potíže. Doporučuji vám odejít domů a odpočinout si. Pokud se to nezlepší, navštivte prosím svého lékaře. Patient: Děkuji, rozumím. Doctor: S pozdravem, mějte se dobře.

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