Language/Belarusian/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Belarusian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to health. It is essential to know the words to describe physical sensations and illnesses to seek medical attention when needed. Let's start!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to Say Hello and Greetings & City.
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Here is a list of essential vocabulary related to health:
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Бальзам | balʲzam | Balm |
| Бальніца | baḷnitsa | Hospital |
| Дактар | daktar | Doctor |
| Лекарства | lʲekarstva | Medicines |
| Эмоцыец | emotsiyets | Emotions |
| Хвораба | khvoraba | Illness |
| Балець | baletsʲ | Sweat |
| Кашаль | kasʲhalʲ | Cough |
| Балюча адчуванне | baʎucha adchuvanne | Pain |
| Чалавечае цела | chalaveche tsela | Human body |
| Здароўе | zdarouye | Health |
Here is a dialogue to know how to use some of the above words in context:
- Person 1: Я абалены. Маю кашаль. (I am tired. I have a cough.)
- Person 2: Адчуваеш балючае адчуванне? (Do you feel any pain?)
- Person 1: Так, у маёй галаве боліць. (Yes, my head hurts.)
- Person 2: Парадзіўся лякар. (Go and see a doctor.)
Prevention[edit | edit source]
It is often said that prevention is better than cure. Here are some vocabulary to describe healthy habits:
| Belarusian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Здаровы спосаб жыцьця | zdarovy spasab zhytsʲtsya | Healthy way of life |
| Спартыўны | spartivny | Sporty |
| Ёжа здаровай | yoža zdarovay | Healthy eating |
| Фізічнае выхаванне | fizichnae vykhavanne | Physical exercise |
| Сон | son | Sleep |
Here is a dialogue to know how to use some of the above words in context:
- Person 1: Ты ніколі не спіш? (Do you never sleep?)
- Person 2: Ні, я сплю. Заўсёды сплю даўжэй за 8 гадзін. (No, I sleep. I always sleep more than 8 hours.)
- Person 1: А ты здарова есці? (And do you eat healthily?)
- Person 2: Так, я ем багата фруктоў і лёгкай ежы. (Yes, I eat lots of fruits and light food.)
Traditional Medicine[edit | edit source]
Belarus has a rich history of traditional medicine. Here are some interesting facts:
- Баня (Banya), the Belarusian sauna, is a popular traditional method to relax and detoxify the body. - Бальзам (Balm) is a popular medicinal alcoholic drink that uses local herbs and plants. - Belarusian folk medicine uses natural remedies such as honey, propolis, and herbs to treat various illnesses.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning vocabulary related to health is essential, whether you want to seek medical attention or communicate your physical sensations. We hope you enjoyed this lesson and are ready to practice your newly acquired words. To improve your Belarusian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Days of the week & Animals Fishes Insects.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Food
- Numbers
- Days of the Week
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Feelings and Emotions
- Body and Medecine
- Drinks
- Computers and Computer Science
- Nature and Natural Resources
- Location
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