Language/Swiss-german/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Swiss German learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore Swiss German vocabulary related to health. We will cover common phrases and expressions related to doctor visits, illnesses, and general health conditions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of health-related Swiss German vocabulary that you can use in everyday conversations.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Days of the Week & Count to 10.
Doctor Visits[edit | edit source]
Visiting the doctor can be stressful, especially if you are in a foreign country. Here are some useful phrases to help you navigate a doctor's visit in Switzerland:
| Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Zum/Auf em Doktor gaa | tsoom/oof em Dohk-tor gaa | To go to the doctor's |
| Wölled Si sich uf-d Dokterpraxis vorbereite? | Voolled see zich oof-d Dohk-ter-prahk-sis for-barei-te? | Would you like to prepare for your doctor's appointment? |
| Was isch din Notfall? | Vahs isch dinn Nohht-fall? | What is your emergency? |
| Ich ha en Termin bi dr Doktoress. | eeh haa uhn Tehr-meen bee deer Dohk-toh-ress | I have an appointment with the doctor. |
| Ich ha Chopfweh. | eeh haa khopf-ve | I have a headache. |
| Ich ha Halsschmerze. | eeh haa hals-shmer-tse | I have a sore throat. |
| Ich ha Nasebluet. | eeh haa nah-zeh-bleet | I have a nosebleed. |
| Sind Sie Diabetiker/in? | sind see die-bay-tee-ker/in? | Do you have diabetes? |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Person 1: Ich ha Mageschmerze. (I have stomach pain.)
- Person 2: Sind Sie allergisch gege Irgendöppis? (Are you allergic to anything?)
- Person 1: Ja, ich bin allergisch gege Nüss. (Yes, I am allergic to nuts.)
- Person 2: Gut, ich schriebe das uff. (Okay, I'll write that down.)
Common Illnesses[edit | edit source]
Let's take a look at some common Swiss German vocabulary related to illnesses:
| Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Grippe | gripe | Flu |
| Erkältig | ahr-kelt-ig | Cold |
| Huste | hoos-te | Cough |
| Fieber | fee-ber | Fever |
| Schnupfe | shnoo-fuh | Runny nose |
| Magen-Darm-Beschwerde | mah-gehn-darm-be-schwairde | Stomach/intestinal problems |
| Kopfschmerze | khopf-shmer-tse | Headache |
| Halsschmerze | hals-shmer-tse | Sore throat |
| Bauchweh | bahkh-veh | Stomach ache |
| Ohrenschmerze | oh-ren-shmer-tse | Earache |
| Rückeschmerze | rü-keh-shmer-tse | Backache |
| Zahnschmerze | tsaan-shmer-tse | Toothache |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Person 1: Ich ha Huste und Schnupfe. (I have a cough and a runny nose.)
- Person 2: Das isch wahrschinlich nur en chline erchältig. (It's probably just a small cold.)
- Person 1: Was würded Sie empfehle? (What would you recommend?)
- Person 2: Nehmed Sie viel Fluessigkeit und ruhe Sie sich us. (Drink plenty of fluids and rest.)
General Health[edit | edit source]
Now, let's take a look at some Swiss German vocabulary related to general health:
| Swiss German | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Gesund | ge-sund | Healthy |
| Krank | khrahnk | Sick |
| Fitness | fit-ness | Fitness |
| Wellness | vel-ness | Wellness |
| Schlaf | shlahf | Sleep |
| Stress | stress | Stress |
| Energie | en-er-gie | Energy |
| Immunsystem | eemune-sis-tem | Immune system |
| Ernährung | er-näh-roong | Nutrition |
Here is an example dialogue:
- Person 1: Ich fihle mich immer müed. (I always feel tired.)
- Person 2: Schlofsch Du gnueg? (Are you sleeping enough?)
- Person 1: Eher nöd. (Not really.)
- Person 2: Es isch wichtig, gnueg z'schlafä für die Gsundheit. (It's important to get enough sleep for your health.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you now have a solid understanding of Swiss German vocabulary related to health. Remember to practice your vocabulary regularly to make it part of your everyday speech. To improve your Swiss German Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Fruits & How to say Good Bye.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Count to 10
- Tongue twisters
- Food
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- How to say Good Bye
- Animals
- Days of the Week
- Clothes
- Drinks