Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo language. It is essential to learn the words and phrases to communicate clearly when you need to see a doctor, pharmacist, or seek medical attention. Additionally, you can find many resources online to improve your health and Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo language skills. To improve your language skills, you can use resources like Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Common Health-Related Terms[edit | edit source]
Here are some basic words and phrases you can use in situations related to health:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| sababu | sah-bah-boo | reason |
| maratetti | mah-rah-teh-tee | fever |
| seenaa | say-nah | headache |
| miimili | me-mee-lee | allergy |
| saanii | sah-nee | pain |
| judhuu | joo-dhoo | cough |
| qanafsichi | kah-nahf-see-chee | sore throat |
| qisuu | kih-soo | diarrhea |
| hojii | hoh-jee | vomiting |
| qophaa | koh-fah | sneeze |
| meeyuu | meh-yoo | flu |
| fuldura | fool-doo-rah | cold |
Medications and Symptoms[edit | edit source]
When you need to talk with a pharmacist or use medication, it is important to know the names of different medicines and symptoms. Here are some examples:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| asprini | ahs-pr-nee | aspirin |
| tayyiba | tah-yee-bah | antibiotic |
| parakatatamool | pah-rah-kah-tah-tah-mool | paracetamol |
| kabicha/korontrola | kah-bee-chah/koh-rohn-troh-lah | birth control |
| fudhata/citiiqaa | foo-dhah-tah/chee-tee-ee-qah | pregnancy test |
| kaaybadha | kah-ybah-dhah | nausea |
| bahooraa | bah-hoh-rah | dizziness |
Visiting a Doctor or Hospital[edit | edit source]
When you visit a doctor or hospital in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo-speaking areas, you may need to communicate in Oromo about your health. Here is some vocabulary to help you:
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| qajeelcha | kah-jeh-elle-chah | hospital |
| baayisii | bah-yee-see | clinic |
| sochii | soh-chee | surgery |
| guyyootaa | goo-yoh-tah | injury |
| tiyaaraa | tee-yah-rah | ambulance |
| mimmiidhagoo | meem-mee-dhah-goh-oh | emergency |
Example Dialogue:
Here is an example dialogue between a patient and a doctor:
- Patient: Miimiliin ykn maratettiin ni bilisoomti? (Do I have an allergy or a fever?)
- Doctor: Maratettiin bilisoomti. (You have a fever.)
- Patient: Sababni maratettiin waan jiruuf? (What is the reason for the fever?)
- Doctor: Saanii nama jiran jechuun qophaa ykn judhuun ture. (You may have a headache or cough.)
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