Language/Paraguayan-guarani/Vocabulary/Health

Paraguayan Guaraní Vocabulary - Health

Hi Paraguayan Guaraní learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn important Paraguayan Guaraní vocabulary related to health. We will cover words and phrases related to illness, medical professionals, body parts, and more! Keep in mind that learning a language is more than just learning vocabulary; it's also about understanding the culture and customs of the people who speak that language. So, let's get started!

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Illnesses and Symptoms

When you're not feeling well, it's important to be able to describe your symptoms to a medical professional. Here are some common illnesses and symptoms in Paraguayan Guaraní:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
Tavyrekua	ta-vy-re-kwa	Cold
Tekoha'o	te-ko-ha-o	Fever
Kambuchi	kam-bu-chi	Cough
Resaka	re-sa-ka	Headache
Ñemity	ñe-mi-ty	Pain
Moko'ã	mo-ko-a	Stomach ache

Here is an example dialogue:

• Person 1: Ndao ja'ekua ko'ãga ko'ãga tavyrekua. (I have a runny nose and a cold.)
• Person 2: Ha'ekuéra tekoha'okua haguã! (You also have a fever!)

Medical Professionals

If you need to see a doctor or go to the hospital, it's important to know the names of the medical professionals who can help you. Here are some important words to know:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
Tekoporã	te-ko-po-ra	Doctor
Ndera'ẽ	n-de-ra-e	Nurse
Tekohape	te-ko-ha-pe	Hospital
Kazeta	ka-ze-ta	Clinic

Here is an example dialogue:

• Person 1: Oi nde tekoporãkua oimére. (I need to see a doctor.)
• Person 2: Oime, ha jepetasa tekohape. (Sure, let's go to the hospital.)

Body Parts

Whether you're describing a symptom or indicating where it hurts, it's important to know the names of different body parts. Here are some common ones in Paraguayan Guaraní:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
Karu	ka-ru	Heart
Tekopyahu	te-ko-pya-ju	Lungs
Mombe'u	mom-be-u	Stomach
Py'a'e	py-a-e	Head
Tava	ta-va	Hand
Mbo'ypy	mbo-y-py	Leg

Here is an example dialogue:

• Person 1: Ñemity ramo py'a'ekua oipa rovaháva. (I have a headache on the left side.)
• Person 2: Ña. Tekohape ára py'a'ekuéra. (Okay. Let's go to the hospital for your headache.)

Hygiene and Self-Care

Taking care of your body is an important part of staying healthy. Here are some hygiene and self-care-related words:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
Ñañomí	ña-ño-mi	To wash your face
Parakavó	pa-ra-ka-vo	To brush your teeth
Avarekoha	a-va-re-ko-ha	To exercise
Pyahu'õ	pya-hu-o	To sleep
Ñasã	ña-sa	Water

Here is an example dialogue:

• Person 1: Ndao nde avarekohakua mokõi. (I need to exercise more.)
• Person 2: Heta ko'ágã ñasã retã tapicha opa. (Sure, drink plenty of water first.)

Food and Nutrition

Eating healthy foods is important for staying healthy. Here are some food-related words in Paraguayan Guaraní:

Paraguayan Guaraní	Pronunciation	English
Kure pyta	ku-re py-ta	Vegetables
Ko'ãga	ko-ã-ga	Fruit
Pukú	pu-kú	Meat
Mbokajá	mbo-ka-ha	Rice
Yerba mate	yer-ba ma-te	Yerba mate

Here is an example dialogue:

• Person 1: Nde ñakaratégui mbokajáro ko'ága. (I like to eat rice with fruit.)
• Person 2: Ko'ã hére niko'ãgui kure pytáro. (Try eating vegetables with your fruit instead.)

Remember that learning vocabulary is only one aspect of language learning. To improve your overall skills in Paraguayan Guaraní, try using the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also visit our [Language/Paraguayan-guarani/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more vocabulary lists and practice.

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