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Dari Vocabulary - Health

Hi Dari learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will be focusing on Dari vocabulary related to health. It's important to know how to describe symptoms and conditions when you are feeling unwell, or if you need to explain to a doctor or pharmacist. We'll also touch on some cultural aspects related to health in Afghanistan.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Introducing Yourself & Seasons.

Common Symptoms, Conditions and Treatments

Let's start by learning some common symptoms and conditions in Dari:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
سر درد	sar dard	headache
تب	tab	fever
سرماخوردگی	sarma khoredgi	cold (illness)
تپش قلب	tapesh-e qalb	palpitations
گلو درد	gulu dard	sore throat
دندان درد	dandan dard	toothache
معده درد	mae'da dard	stomach ache
دست درد	dast dard	hand pain
پا درد	pa dard	foot pain
بی حالی	bi-haali	fatigue
خونریزی	khun-raizi	bleeding

Some common treatments or medications may include:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
آسپرین	aspirin	aspirin
آنتی‌ بیوتیک	anti-biotik	antibiotic
قطره	qatre	drops
شربت	sharbat	syrup
قرص	qors	tablets

Now, let's practice using some of these in dialogue:

• Person 1: من سر درد دارم. (Man sar dard daaram.) - I have a headache.
• Person 2: آیا آسپرین دارید؟ (Aaya aspirin daarid?) - Do you have aspirin?

• Person 1: پا درد دارم. (Pa dard daaram.) - I have foot pain.
• Person 2: یکی از قرص‌های مسکن بخورید. (Yeki az qors-haye maskan bekhorid.) - Take one of the pain relief tablets.

• Person 1: دندان درد دارم. (Dandan dard daaram.) - I have a toothache.
• Person 2: آیا معاینه دندان کردید؟ (Aaya mae'yaaneh-e dandan kardid?) - Have you had a dental check-up?

It's also important to learn some key phrases for emergency situations:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
ای کاش این اتفاق نمی‌افتاد	ey kaash een ettefaagh nemioftaad	I wish this hadn't happened
دوا ندارم	dawa nadaram	I don't have any medicine
کجا باید بروم؟	koja bayad beravam?	Where should I go?
تلفن آمبولانس را برای من بگیرید	telefon-e ambulaans ra baraa-ye man begirid	Please call an ambulance for me

Common Phrases Used by Healthcare Professionals

If you visit a doctor or pharmacist in Afghanistan, they may use some of the following phrases:

Dari	Pronunciation	English
دکتر خواهش می‌کنم	Doctor, khwaahesh mikonam	Doctor, please
مشکل چیست؟	Moshkel chist?	What's the problem?
آیا قبلاً این مشکل را داشتید؟	Aaya ghablehan een moshkel ra daashtid?	Have you had this problem before?
داروی دیگری می‌باید مصرف کنید	Daaruy-e digari mibaayad masraf konid	You need to take a different medication

Cultural Aspects of Health in Afghanistan

Afghanistan has a rich cultural history related to health practices. For example, the traditional Afghan medicine system, "Tibb-e-Unani" (Greek Medicine), combines ancient Greek and Islamic medical principles.

Similarly, there are many commonly used natural remedies in Afghan households, such as honey, black seed oil, and saffron tea, which are believed to have healing properties.

It is also common in Afghan culture to seek the advice of elders or religious leaders for health issues, in addition to consulting with doctors or pharmacists. Additionally, the concept of "tarof" (hospitality) may influence how patients express their symptoms and interact with healthcare professionals. It's important to be aware of these cultural nuances in order to provide appropriate care and support.

To improve your Dari Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Sources

• Health Information in Dari (دری): MedlinePlus
• Dari Vocabulary - Health