Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Kabyle learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to health in Kabyle. I am your Kabyle language teacher, and I have been teaching Kabyle for 20 years. To improve your Kabyle vocabulary, you can also use Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
General Health[edit | edit source]
Below is a table with general health-related vocabulary in Kabyle:
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Asirem | a-si-rem | Body |
| Unzar | un-zar | Head |
| Afus | a-fus | Hand |
| Aâyul | a-â-yul | Leg |
| Anay | a-nay | Eye |
| Acu | a-cu | Ear |
| Izes | i-zes | Nose |
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Do you feel unwell? Here is a list of symptoms and illnesses in Kabyle.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tafukt | ta-fuk-t | Pain |
| Tukuzin | tu-ku-zin | Cough |
| Tuzilt | tu-zi-lt | Fever |
| Tejreḍ | te-jreḍ | Diarrhea |
| Tfuk | t-fuk | Nausea |
| Tfevvant | t-fev-vant | Vomit |
| Temsalt | tem-salt | Fatigue |
| Tifersi | ti-fer-si | Dizziness |
| Tefra | te-fra | Wound |
| Taẓelt | ta-ẓel-t | Bruise |
| Tametti | ta-met-ti | Swelling |
Here is a conversation between two people experiencing symptoms:
- Person 1: Wagi d asent acennay i d-tewhem achumen? (What can I take for a headache?)
- Person 2: Ayaɛid ureẓḥa ad d-igen! (Mint tea will help!)
Medications[edit | edit source]
Here is a list of common medications in Kabyle.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aqfaylu | aq-fay-lu | Pill |
| Ibuprofen | i-bu-pro-fen | Ibuprofen |
| Aspitin | a-spi-tin | Aspirin |
| Utega | u-te-ga | Syrup |
| Dduzeɣ | d-du-zeɣ | Antibiotic |
| Adaven | a-da-ven | Vaccine |
Hospitals and medical personnel[edit | edit source]
In this section, you'll learn vocabulary related to hospitals and medical personnel.
| Kabyle | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Aseggas | a-seg-gas | Hospital |
| Asegwas | a-seg-was | Doctor |
| Tameddurt | ta-med-durt | Nurse |
| Anagar | a-na-gar | Ambulance |
Here is an example of a dialogue between a patient and medical personnel:
- Person 1: Yella d sin n teẓmed ḍan acu i d-yegga akken ad-tettekdeg. (I think I have an ear infection and I need to see a doctor.)
- Person 2: Azul, Tufi-d ei-d sin, a d-yeddi tameddurt iḍerru! (Okay, Show me where it hurts and I'll call a nurse!)
I hope this lesson has been helpful and interesting for you. Don't forget to practice with native speakers and continue to build your [Language/Kabyle|Kabyle] [Language/Kabyle/Vocabulary|vocabulary].
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Feelings and Emotions
- Express Surprise
- Basic words in Kabyle
- Drinks
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Animals
- Days of the Week
- Fruits
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Kabyle Vocabulary - Health
- My First 150 Kabyle Words: Meris, Thanina: 9798482934029 ...
- Languages | Free Full-Text | Between Loss and Salvage: Kabyles ...