Language/Morisyen/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Morisyen learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary in Morisyen. Health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, so it is essential to know the right words in case of an emergency. This lesson is designed for intermediate learners who want to improve their vocabulary in Morisyen.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Clothes & Education.
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Let's start with some basic health-related vocabulary in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| couma alle? | ko.m‿ɑ.le | How are you feeling? |
| malad | mɑ.la | Sick |
| kriz | kriz | Pain |
| kouma | ku.ma | Cough |
| zizir | zi.zir | Dizziness |
| lalin | la.lin | Faint |
| fiev | fjɛv | Fever |
| bouton | bu.tɔ̃ | Rash |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Couma alle? (How are you feeling?)
- Person 2: Malad. Mwa gagn kriz tibye. (Sick. I have a pain in my chest.)
Medical professions[edit | edit source]
Here are some professions related to health:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| dokter | dɔk.tɛr | Doctor |
| enfe mi | ɑ̃.fe.mi | Nurse |
| swenyo | swɛɲo | Caregiver |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Mo pa sant mwa byen. Monn bisin alle dokter. (I don't feel well. I need to go see a doctor.)
- Person 2: Oui, alle ek enfe mi la-bas. (Yes, go to the nurse there.)
Medical equipment[edit | edit source]
Here are some words for medical equipment in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| sereng | se.rɛ̃ | Syringe |
| lamizet | la.mi.zɛ | Bandage |
| kouto | ku.to | Knife |
| siroter | si.rɔ.tɛr | Stethoscope |
| pez | pɛz | Scale |
| sirin | si.rɛ̃ | Syringe |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Monn bisin sirin pou al fer konye la. (I need a syringe to go there.)
- Person 2: Oh, kot to trouv sirin? (Oh, where did you find the syringe?)
Emergency words[edit | edit source]
In an emergency, it is important to know the following words:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| a loto | ɑ lo.to | Call an ambulance |
| sirkilasyon | siʁ.ki.la.sjɔ̃ | Circulation |
| reespirasyon | ʁe.e.spi.ra.sjɔ̃ | Respiration |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Li sorti dans la Rue, li finn accidenté la. A loto! (He went out in the street, he got hit there. Call an ambulance!)
- Person 2: Asté mwa, kot li soufer? (Tell me, where is he hurt?) Person 1: Li saigné dan le kopé, li fine perdi respiration. (He is bleeding in the head, he is losing respiration.)
Cultural information[edit | edit source]
Health plays an important role in Morisyen culture. Home remedies such as herbal teas, ginger, and garlic are commonly used as cures for minor ailments. The traditional medicine of Morisyen culture also incorporates beliefs in spiritual powers and ancestral spirits. Morisyen people also place high importance on hygiene and cleanliness to maintain good health.
To improve your Morisyen Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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