Language/Danish/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Danish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn health-related vocabulary in Danish. Learning some basic Danish medical terminology can be useful if you plan to travel to Denmark or if you need to visit a doctor.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Animal & Modes of Transportation.
Basic Health Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic medical terms:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Sundhed | 'sunðəð | Health |
| Sygdom | 'syɡtɔm | Disease |
| Skade | 'skɑːðə | Injury |
| Læge | 'lɑjə | Doctor |
| Patient | 'pasjənt | Patient |
| Medicin | meðisin | Medicine |
Parts of the Body[edit | edit source]
To express discomfort, it's important to know the parts of the body. Here are some:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Hoved | 'hʌvəð | Head |
| Mave | 'mɑːvə | Stomach |
| Ryg | ryːɡ | Back |
| Ben | bæn | Leg |
| Arm | 'ɑːm | Arm |
| Hånd | hånd | Hand |
| Fod | foð | Foot |
Common Illnesses[edit | edit source]
Common illnesses and symptoms:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Forkølelse | 'fɔɐ̯kɶldəlsə | Cold |
| Feber | 'fɑːbəɐ̯ | Fever |
| Hoste | 'hʌstə | Cough |
| Oppustethed | 'ɔpʊsd̥əð | Bloating |
| Hovedpine | 'hʌvəd̥pinə | Headache |
Here is a dialogue to illustrate how to use some of these words in context:
- Person 1: Jeg har hovedpine. (I have a headache.)
- Person 2: Har du taget medicin? (Did you take medicine?)
- Person 1: Ja, men det hjalp ikke. (Yes, but it didn't help.)
Hospitals and Emergencies[edit | edit source]
In case of an emergency, it's important to know the main hospitals and emergency numbers:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ambulance | 'ambylansə | Ambulance |
| Lægevagt | 'lɑjəvækt | Emergency Medical Service |
| Hospital | hɔspi'tɑːl | Hospital |
| Giftlinjen | 'ɡifld̥liːnən | Poison Control Center |
If you need immediate medical attention, call the emergency number 112.
Healthy Habits[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's talk about healthy habits:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Motion | moˈʊʃn̩ | Exercise |
| Sunde madvaner | ˈsunə ˈmæðʋænə | Healthy eating habits |
| Søvn | 'søːʊn | Sleep |
Remember to exercise regularly, eat well-balanced meals, and get enough sleep to stay healthy.
To improve your Danish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feelings and Emotions
- City
- Cardinal Numbers in Danish
- Places in a City
- Time
- Family
- At the Post Office
- Education
- Geography
- Nature
Sources[edit | edit source]
- The Danish word 'pyt' as an antidote to anxiety.and stress - The ...
- Is the secret of happiness contained in this Danish word? | PBS ...
- Learn Danish vocabulary about (Health) with audio - Learn Danish