Language/Tamil/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Tamil learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary in Tamil. Health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and it is essential to have knowledge about it to take care of ourselves and others. We will also look at some cultural aspects related to health in Tamil Nadu. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to have a conversation related to health in Tamil. So, let's get started!
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Let's start with some basic health-related vocabulary in Tamil. The table below shows some common words that you can use to talk about your health.
| Tamil | Pronunciation | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| மருத்துவம் | maruttuvam | medicine |
| மருந்து | marundu | pills |
| மருத்துவ தீவனம் | maruttuva thivynam | medicine overdose |
| நோய் | nōy | disease |
| ஆரோக்கியம் | ārōkkiyam | health |
| ஜுன்னாத்தம் | junnātham | fever |
| தலைவலி | thalai vali | headache |
| கழுத்து வலிகள் | kazhuthu valigal | joint pain |
| இருமல் | irumal | cold |
| காசு | kāchu | cough |
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Health practices in India have been inspired by Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest medical systems. It promotes the use of natural remedies to cure diseases. Even today, many people in India use ayurvedic medicine to treat minor ailments. In Tamil Nadu, people value traditional treatments such as Siddha medicine, which uses natural herbs to cure diseases.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue between two friends, Mahesh and Shalini, discussing their health problems.
- Mahesh: ஹலோ ஷாலினி, நீங்கள் எப்படி உள்ளீர்கள்? (Hallo Shalini, neengal eppadi ullirkal? - Hello Shalini, How are you?)
- Shalini: நான் நல்லவள் ஆகிறேன், நீ எப்படி இருக்கிறாய்? (Nan nalla val agiren, nee eppadi irukirai? - I am fine, how about you?)
- Mahesh: எனக்கு ஜுன்னாத்தம் வந்து இருக்கிறது. (Enakku junnātham vandu irukkudhu - I have a fever)
- Shalini: தங்க பரவந்தா மருந்து எடுத்து கோட்டிக்கு போகி சரித்திரமாக சென்று வாழ்க மகேஷ். (Thanga paravanda marundu eduthu kottiku poghi sarithiramaga senru vaazhga Mahesh. - Get some medicine without delay and take rest, Mahesh)
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Tamil language has evolved over time, and there are different ways to convey the same meaning. Here are some useful Tamil phrases that you can use while talking about your health.
- எனக்கு ஜுன்னாத்தம் இருக்கின்றது (Enakku junnātham irukkindradhu) - I have a fever
- எனக்கு தலைவலி இருக்கின்றது (Enakku thalai vali irukkindradhu) - I have a headache
- எனக்கு காசு இருக்கின்றது (Enakku kāchu irukkindradhu) - I have a cough
- எனக்கு இருமல் இருக்கின்றது (Enakku irumal irukkindradhu) - I have a cold
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now that you have learned health-related vocabulary, try using it while talking to your friends in Tamil. Learning the language and culture go hand in hand, and by learning Tamil, you can explore and understand the cultural practices of Tamil Nadu. To improve your Tamil Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: At Home & Fruits.
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Health In Tamil 15+ Easy & Common Words - Ling App
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