Language/Esperanto/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Esperanto learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn useful vocabulary related to health. It is important to know these words especially when you're traveling or in case of an emergency. Let's get started!
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Basic health vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic health-related words that you should know.
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| malsano | /malˈsano/ | illness |
| kuraci | /kuˈrat͡si/ | to heal, cure |
| medicino | /meˈdit͡sino/ | medicine |
| kuracilo | /kuˈrat͡silo/ | remedy |
| malsupre | /malˈsupre/ | below |
| supre | /ˈsupre/ | above |
| maldekstra | /maldekˈstra/ | left |
| dekstra | /dekˈstra/ | right |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mi havas malsanon. (/I have an illness./)
- Person 2: Kion vi havas? (/What do you have?/)
- Person 1: Mi havas doloron en mia dekstra brako. (/I have pain on my right arm./)
- Person 2: Ĉu vi bezonas medicinon? (/Do you need medicine?/)
- Person 1: Jes, mi bezonas kuracilon. (/Yes, I need a remedy./)
Parts of the body[edit | edit source]
Being able to name different parts of the body can help you describe pain or injuries.
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| kapo | /ˈkapo/ | head |
| kolo | /ˈkolo/ | neck |
| brako | /ˈbrako/ | arm |
| mano | /ˈmano/ | hand |
| fingro | /ˈfiŋɡro/ | finger |
| dorso | /ˈdorso/ | back |
| ventro | /ˈventro/ | stomach |
| piedo | /ˈpiedo/ | foot |
| genuo | /ˈɡenuo/ | knee |
| gambo | /ˈɡambo/ | leg |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mia dorso doloras. (/My back hurts./)
- Person 2: Ĉu vi deziras iun massagxon? (/Do you want a massage?/)
- Person 1: Jes, dankon! (/Yes, please!/)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Describing symptoms is helpful when seeking medical attention.
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| febro | /ˈfebro/ | fever |
| malvarma | /malˈvarma/ | cold |
| varma | /ˈvarma/ | hot |
| doloro | /doˈloro/ | pain |
| vomado | /voˈmado/ | vomiting |
| nauxzo | /ˈnauxzo/ | nausea |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Mi havas febron kaj doloron en mia kapo. (/I have a fever and pain in my head./)
- Person 2: Vi bezonas medicinon kaj ripozon. (/You need medicine and rest./)
Emergency situations[edit | edit source]
In case of an emergency, it is important to know how to ask for help.
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| helpu! | /ˈhelpu/ | help! |
| pordo | /ˈpordo/ | door |
| pomo | ˈ/pomo/ | apple |
| policisto | /polit͡sˈisto/ | police officer |
| kuracisto | /kurat͡sˈisto/ | doctor |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: Helpu! Mia amiko malvarmas kaj ne kapablas movi. (/Help! My friend is cold and unable to move./)
- Person 2: Mi vokos kuraciston. (/I will call a doctor./)
Remember, it is always better to prevent than to cure. Stay healthy and take care of yourself!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Esperanto Vocabulary - Health
- Esperanto/Word synthesis - Wikibooks, open books for an open world
- The Decline and Fall of Esperanto - PMC