Language/Modern-greek-1453/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Modern Greek (1453-) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to health. It's important to know these words so that you can communicate effectively with a doctor or nurse in case of an emergency. Let's get started!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Numbers & Overview of physician specialties.
Common Health Terms
Below are some common health terms in Modern Greek (1453-) that you may encounter:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Βιταμίνες | Vitamínes | Vitamins |
| Αίμα | Aíma | Blood |
| Ασθένεια | Asthéneia | Disease |
| Έγκαυμα | Énkauma | Burn |
| Πληγή | Pliyí | Wound |
| Στομαχόπονο | Stomachópono | Stomach ache |
| Κεφαλαλγία | Kefalalghía | Headache |
| Πυρετός | Piretós | Fever |
| Ρίγη | Rígi | Chills |
Doctor's Office
If you need to visit a doctor's office, you may encounter the following words:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Γιατρός | Yiatrós | Doctor |
| Νοσοκομείο | Nosokomeío | Hospital |
| Ραντεβού | Randevú | Appointment |
| Συνταγή | Syntagí | Prescription |
| Κάρτα Υγείας | Kárta Ygeías | Health card |
Here is a dialogue to help you practice using these words:
- Person 1: Πού είναι το νοσοκομείο; (Pou íne to nosokomeío?) - (Where is the hospital?)
- Person 2: Πάνω στην οδό Παπαδιαμάντη. (Páno stin odó Papadiamándi.) - (It's on Papadiamanti street.)
- Person 1: Χρειάζομαι ένα ραντεβού με τον γιατρό. (Hriázomai éna randevú me ton yiatró.) - (I need an appointment with the doctor.)
- Person 2: Πότε θέλετε να έρθετε; (Póte thélete na érthete?) - (When would you like to come?)
- Person 1: Την Πέμπτη στις 2 το απόγευμα. (Tin Pémpti stis 2 to apógevma.) - (On Thursday at 2 PM.)
Medical Conditions
Here are some words that describe medical conditions:
| Modern Greek (1453-) | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Αλλεργία | Allergía | Allergy |
| Καρδιοπάθεια | Kardiopátheia | Heart disease |
| Διαβήτης | Diavítis | Diabetes |
| Υπέρταση | Ypértasi | High blood pressure |
| Καρκίνος | Karkínos | Cancer |
| Πνευμονία | Pneumonía | Pneumonia |
| Προσβολή | Prosvolí | Infection |
Here is a dialogue to help you practice using these words:
- Person 1: Έχω αλλεργία στο αραχίδι. (Ého allergía sto arachídi.) - (I'm allergic to peanuts.)
- Person 2: Πρέπει να είστε προσεκτικός με το τι τρώτε. (Prépei na íste prosektikós me ti tróte.) - (You need to be careful about what you eat.)
- Person 1: Ο πατέρας μου έχει καρδιοπάθεια. (O patéras mou éhei kardiopátheia.) - (My father has heart disease.)
- Person 2: Πρέπει να παρακολουθείτε την υγεία σας καθημερινά. (Prépei na parakolouthíte tin ygeía sas kathimeriná.) - (You need to monitor your health daily.)
Conclusion
Congratulations! You now have a better understanding of health-related vocabulary in Modern Greek (1453-). Remember to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions you have about the language. You can find more vocabulary at the Vocabulary section. Keep practicing and soon enough you'll be speaking like a pro! 😎
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Sources
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