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As a language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that emergencies are an important topic to cover when learning a new language. In this lesson, we will learn some basic medical terms and phrases in Indonesian that will be useful in an emergency situation.

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Basic Phrases & Astronomy.

Vocabulary

Here are some Indonesian medical terms and phrases that you may need to know in case of a medical emergency.

Indonesian	Pronunciation	English
sakit	sah-kit	sick, pain
dokter	dock-tair	doctor
rumah sakit	roo-mah sah-kit	hospital
ambulans	am-boo-lans	ambulance

Phrases

Here are some Indonesian phrases that may be helpful in a medical emergency:

• Saya sakit. (I am sick.)
• Di mana dokter? (Where is the doctor?)
• Saya perlu ke rumah sakit. (I need to go to the hospital.)
• Tolong panggil ambulans. (Please call an ambulance.)

It's important to note that in Indonesia, medical professionals are usually addressed with their title and last name, rather than just their last name. For example, instead of saying "Doctor Smith," you would say "Dokter Smith."

Remember that in a medical emergency, it's important to stay calm and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

Tips

Here are some tips to keep in mind for dealing with emergency situations in Indonesia:

• Always carry important medical information with you, such as your blood type and any allergies you may have.
• Make sure that you have access to emergency medical services and know how to contact them.
• Familiarize yourself with the location of the nearest hospital or medical clinic.

Sources

• Indonesia
• Indonesian Language

Table of Contents - Indonesian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Pronouns and Greetings

• Personal Pronouns
• Greetings and Introductions

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Basic Grammar

• Word Order
• Indonesian Nouns
• Verbs in Indonesian

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Daily Life

• Basic Phrases
• Numbers and Time
• Days, Months, and Seasons

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Sentence Structure

• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Questions and Answers
• Negation and Affirmation

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Indonesian Culture

• Indonesian Festivals
• Indonesian Food

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Travel and Transportation

• Transportation
• Directions

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Verb Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Shopping and Bargaining

• Basic Shopping Phrases
• Bargaining Strategies

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Indonesian Arts

• Indonesian Music
• Indonesian Dance

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Modal Verbs

• Can and Must
• May and Should

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Colors and Shapes

• Colors
• Shapes

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Comparative and Superlative

• Comparative
• Superlative

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Indonesian Traditions

• Indonesian Weddings
• Indonesian Batik

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Emergencies

• Medical Emergencies
• Natural Disasters

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Indirect and Direct Speech

• Direct Speech
• Indirect Speech

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Jobs and Professions

• Job Titles
• Workplaces

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Indonesian Holidays

• Indonesian Independence Day
• Idul Fitri

Other Lessons

• Problems in Indonesian
• Animals
• Days of the Week
• Days, Months, and Seasons
• Food
• Personal Pronouns
• Astronomy
• People in Indonesian
• Natural Disasters
• Animal

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