Language/Abkhazian/Vocabulary/Common-Ailments-and-Injuries
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As we navigate through our daily routines, it’s essential to keep track of our health and wellness. This lesson introduces common ailments and injuries in Abkhazian and teaches you how to communicate health issues effectively.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Time Expressions in Abkhazian & Common Expressions in Abkhazian Markets.
Essential Vocabulary
Here are some essential Abkhazian vocabulary words and phrases related to common ailments and injuries. The first column shows the Abkhazian term, the second column shows the pronunciation, and the third column shows the English translation.
| Abkhazian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| бааҧҧа | baap'p'a | cough |
| аҳырҭқьа | ahyrthk'qa | fever |
| ҳьамрҭ | hmrt | flu |
| ауара | a'wara | headache |
| ауаҟьытәа | awwak'ytwa | dizziness |
| атааqa | ataap'a | stomachache |
| араанаҩ | araanaa'n | bruise |
| аҳарҵа | ahartha | diarrhea |
| лаош: аммарҩа | laosh: ammartha | cold: runny nose |
Phrases
Here are some useful phrases to help you communicate health issues effectively in Abkhazian:
- ҵырҷалашқәа аҳырҭқьа. (tsyrjalaškwa ahyrthk'qa.) – I have a fever.
- ауара ала азыр / аҟәыр адәылтәа. (a'wara ala azyr / aqwy'r adhy'ltwa.) – My head hurts on the right / left side.
- араанаҩ аҭаҵьыла. (araanaa'n athaṭ'wyla.) – I’ve got a bruise on my arm.
- лаош: аммарҩа арҭыҧха. (laosh: ammartha arthyp'kha.) – I have a runny nose because of the cold.
Dialogues
Here are some dialogues to help you practice using the vocabulary and phrases introduced in this lesson:
Dialogue 1:
Person A: Ҳысарҵа хераза лоокументра и? (hysartha heraza lodokumentra i?) Person B: Бааҧҧа инойш басшәы и. (baap'p'a inoysh basshwy i.) Person A: Аже ат хьамрҭа? (azhe at hmrt'a?) Person B: Ауара лоушәы и. (a'wara loušwy i.)
Translation:
Person A: How are you feeling today? Person B: I have a cough. Person A: What about the flu? Person B: I have a headache.
Dialogue 2:
Person A: Шәс аҳарҵа амаҵакуҩҵра и? (šas ahartha amaaṭ'akuṭ'cra i?) Person B: А, догәымхә иусын. (a, doghwy'mhwy iusyn.) Person A: Аҭҭыҵа устаҵыла, А Лоджра хазурсмаптым. (aṭṭyca ustacwyla, A Lodžra hazursmaptym.) Person B: Аа, шәахәын. (aa, šaaxwy'n.)
Translation:
Person A: Have you got diarrhea? Person B: Yes, I have diarrhea. Person A: Eat boiled rice and drink tea. Person B: Okay, thank you.
Grammar
In Abkhazian, adjectives generally come after the noun. For example:
- араанаҩ атәыла. (araanaa'n atwyla.) – A bruise is blue.
- ауара ала азыр / аҟәыр адәылтәа. (a'wara ala azyr / aqwy' r adhy' ltwa.) – I have a headache on the right / left side.
When using ош (osh) – a form of “that” – the adjective comes before the noun:
- ош бааҧҧа аҭаҩала. (osh baap'p'a athaṭwala.) – That cough is dry.
Culture and Interesting Facts
When it comes to traditional medicine in Abkhazia, there are various medicinal plants that are used for natural remedies. Examples of such plants include hill peas, birch tree leaves, and oak bark. Traditional healers, known as aasănykəa, are respected members of the community and are often called upon to heal health issues.
As for modern medicine, Abkhazians have free access to medical care. There are several hospitals and clinics scattered throughout the country, including the Republican Clinical Hospital in the capital city of Sukhumi.
Exercises
- Translate the following sentences from English to Abkhazian:
1. I have a stomachache. 2. She has a fever. 3. He has the flu. 4. My right arm hurts. 5. His bruises are green.
- Use the dialogue provided to practice speaking about health issues with a partner.