Language/Sanskrit/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary in Sanskrit. A healthy body is a key to a healthy mind, so let's get started and increase our knowledge. Don't forget to practice the words with native speakers at Polyglot Club. Also, don't hesitate to refer to the questions page for any concerns related to your Sanskrit learning journey.
Body parts[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some essential words related to body parts. Knowing these words will enable you to communicate any discomfort in the correct body part.
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| शरीरः | sharīraḥ (sha-ree-rah) | body |
| हृदयम् | hṛdayam (hruh-dah-yam) | heart |
| मस्तिष्कम् | mastiṣkam (mus-teesh-kum) | brain |
| आँखः | āṅkhaḥ (aang-khah) | eye |
| कानाः | kānāḥ (ka-naah) | ear |
| नाकः | nākaḥ (naa-kah) | nose |
| मूर्धा | mūrdhā (moor-dhaa) | head |
Let's practice the vocabulary by using it in everyday conversation.
- Person 1: मेरे हृदयमें दर्द है । (mere hṛdayameṃ dard hai) (I have pain in my heart)
- Person 2: आप दवा ले सकते हैं। (āpa davā le sakte haĩ) (You can take medicine)
Common health symptoms[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn about some common health symptoms.
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| बुखारः | bukhāraḥ (bu-khaa-rah) | fever |
| ठंडा | ṭhaṇḍā (thaan-dhaa) | cold |
| खांसी | khāṃsī (khaa-nsi) | cough |
| श्वासः | śvāsaḥ (shvaa-sah) | breath |
| दर्दः | dardaḥ (dar-dah) | pain |
| बेहोशी | behośī (beh-ho-shee) | unconsciousness |
- Person 1: मुझे बुखार है। (mujhe bukhār hai) (I have a fever.)
- Person 2: क्या आपने दवा ली है? (kyā āpane davā lī hai?) (Did you take medicine?)
Dietary requirements[edit | edit source]
In this section, we will learn about dietary requirements and food items that are good for our health.
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| आहारः | āhāraḥ (aa-haa-rah) | diet/food |
| शाकाः | śākāḥ (shaa-kaah) | vegetables |
| फलानि | phalāni (pha-laah-nee) | fruits |
| दूधः | dūdhaḥ (doo-dhah) | milk |
| पानी | pānī (paa-nee) | water |
| तेलः | telaḥ (te-lah) | oil |
| चीनी | cīnī (chee-nee) | sugar |
- Person 1: कृपया मुझे दूध दीजिये। (kṛpayā mujhe dūdha dījiye) (Please give me milk.)
- Person 2: आप दूध पीते हो क्या? (āpa dūdha pīte ho kyā?) (Do you drink milk?)
First Aid[edit | edit source]
In our daily life, we encounter some accidents/ emergencies requiring first aid. Here are some words for first aid.
| Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| घावः | ghāvaḥ (ghaa-vah) | wound |
| बैठक | baisukh (bi-sukh) | sit down |
| ठीक करना | ṭhīk karanā (theek kar-naa) | fix |
| सवारी करना | savārī karanā (savaa-ree kar-naa) | Bandage |
| पहली मदद | pahlī madad (pah-lee ma-dad) | first aid |
Let's practice the vocabulary by using it in a conversation.
- Person 1: क्या आप मेरा घाव ठीक कर सकते हैं? (kyā āpa mera ghāv theek kar sakte haĩ?) (Can you fix my wound?)
- Person 2: हाँ, सवारी कर दीजिये। (haan, savārī kar dijiye) (Yes, I will bandage it.)
Interesting fact[edit | edit source]
Sanskrit is a language built around the concept of sound and vibration, making it unique in the world's language. Also, Sanskrit is considered the mother of all languages.
Hope you enjoyed learning about Sanskrit health-related words. Keep practicing, and remember to refer to Sanskrit native speakers for a better understanding. Don't forget to enhance your Sanskrit Vocabulary by referring to the Vocabulary page regularly.
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