Language/Tagalog/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Tagalog learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Tagalog vocabulary related to health. It is important to familiarize yourself with these words, especially if you need to see a doctor or communicate your health concerns to someone.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Food & Days of the Week.
Common Health Conditions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some of the most common health conditions that you might encounter. Here are some Tagalog words to describe them:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ubò | oo-boh | Cough |
| Sipon | see-pon | Runny nose |
| Lagnat | lahg-naht | Fever |
| Sakit ng Tiyan | sah-kit ng tee-yahn | Stomachache |
| Masakit ang Ulo | mah-sah-kit ahng oo-loh | Headache |
| Kabag | kah-bahg | Indigestion |
| Kirot | kee-rot | Pain |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: May ubo ako. (I have a cough.)
- Person 2: Nagkakasipon ka ba? (Are you catching a cold?)
- Person 1: Oo, sumasakit din ang ulo ko. (Yes, I also have a headache.)
Visiting the Doctor[edit | edit source]
When you need to see a doctor, these Tagalog words might come in handy:
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Doktor | dohk-tor | Doctor |
| Hospital | ho-spee-tahl | Hospital |
| Gamot | gah-mot | Medicine |
| Reseta | reh-seh-tah | Prescription |
| Konsultasyon | kon-sool-tah-syon | Consultation |
| Operasyon | oh-peh-rah-syon | Surgery |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kailangan ko nang magpatingin sa doktor. (I need to see a doctor.)
- Person 2: Anong nararamdaman mo? (What are your symptoms?)
- Person 1: Masakit ang tiyan ko at may lagnat ako. (I have a stomachache and I have a fever.)
- Person 2: Kailangan mo nang uminom ng gamot. Dapat kang magpa-reseta sa doktor. (You need to take medicine. You should get a prescription from the doctor.)
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
Next, let's learn some Tagalog words for different body parts.
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mata | mah-tah | Eye |
| Ilong | ee-long | Nose |
| Bibig | bee-bihg | Mouth |
| Tainga | tah-eeng-ah | Ear |
| Leeg | leh-ehg | Neck |
| Balikat | bah-lee-kaht | Shoulder |
| Tiyan | tee-yahn | Stomach |
| Paa | pah-ah | Leg |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Masakit ang aking balikat. (My shoulder hurts.)
- Person 2: Dapat mong i-relax ang iyong balikat at magpahinga ng maigi. (You should relax your shoulder and rest.)
Healthy Habits[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's learn some Tagalog words related to healthy habits.
| Tagalog | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Malusog | mah-loo-sog | Healthy |
| Ehersisyo | eh-her-see-soh | Exercise |
| Pagkain ng Gulay | pahg-kahn ng goo-lahe | Eating Vegetables |
| Inumin ng Tubig | ee-noo-min ng too-bihg | Drinking Water |
| Sapat na Tulog | sah-paht na too-log | Enough Sleep |
| Bawal sa Bisyo | bah-wahl sah bee-syoh | No Smoking |
Dialogue:
- Person 1: Kailangan ko nang magpahinga ng maigi at magkasapat na tulog. (I need to rest well and have enough sleep.)
- Person 2: Dapat mo rin itigil ang paninigarilyo. Bawal sa bisyo yan. (You should also stop smoking. Smoking is not allowed.)
Remember that taking care of your health is important in order to live a happy and fulfilling life. If you have any health concerns, don't hesitate to visit your doctor. Stay healthy and take care!
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Videos[edit | edit source]
DISEASES AND HEALTH ISSUES IN TAGALOG - YouTube[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Fruits
- Counting and Numbers
- Education
- Days of the Week
- Shapes
- Count from 1 to 10
- Colors
- Drinks
Sources[edit | edit source]