Language/Bulgarian/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Bulgarian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on Bulgarian vocabulary related to health. Learning these words will be useful in case you need medical attention or want to make an appointment with a doctor in Bulgaria. As always, we will provide cultural information and interesting facts along the way to make your learning experience more enjoyable. Don't forget to use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions you might have about Bulgarian language and culture. 😊
Let's get started!
General Health[edit | edit source]
To start with, let's learn some general health-related vocabulary:
Bulgarian | Pronunciation | English |
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здраве | zdrave | health |
болка | bɔlka | pain |
грип | grip | flu |
настинка | nastinka | cold |
кашлица | kashlitsa | cough |
температура | temperatura | temperature |
лекар | lekar | doctor |
заболяване | zabolyavane | illness |
болница | bolnitsa | hospital |
здравна застраховка | zdravna zastrahovka | health insurance |
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Имам грип. (I am suffering from the flu.)
- Person 2: Отивай при лекар. (Go see a doctor.)
- Person 1: Добре, но имам само здравна застраховка. (Okay, but I only have health insurance.)
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
It is also useful to learn the Bulgarian names for different body parts. Here are some examples:
Bulgarian | Pronunciation | English |
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глава | glava | head |
уши | ushi | ears |
очи | ochi | eyes |
нос | nos | nose |
уста | usta | mouth |
зъби | zabbi | teeth |
ръце | ratse | hands |
крака | kraka | legs |
гърди | gardi | chest |
Dialogue time!
- Person 1: Боли ме главата. (I have a headache.)
- Person 2: Отдихни си малко. (Take a rest.)
- Person 1: Благодаря, но сега ме болят и ушите. (Thank you, but now my ears are hurting too.)
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Now let's learn some adjectives that describe different symptoms:
Bulgarian | Pronunciation | English |
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болен | bolen | sick |
болнав | bolnav | unwell |
слаб | slab | weak |
изнемогнал | iznemognal | exhausted |
подути | poduti | swollen |
гаден | gaden | nauseous |
възпален | vuzpalen | inflamed |
Let's use these adjectives in another dialogue:
- Person 1: Спричина на тази гадна настинка, усещам се много слаб. (Because of this nasty cold, I feel very weak.)
- Person 2: Възползвай се от възможността да почиваш. (Take advantage of the opportunity to rest.)
- Person 1: Добре, но очите ми са възпалени. (Okay, but my eyes are inflamed.)
Injuries[edit | edit source]
Unfortunately, accidents happen. Let's learn some vocabulary for injuries:
Bulgarian | Pronunciation | English |
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контузия | kontuziya | contusion |
нараняване | naranjavane | injury |
поразия | poraziya | stroke |
счупване | schupvane | fracture |
кръвотечение | kravotechenie | bleeding |
Here's a dialogue to help you practice:
- Person 1: Счупих крака си. (I broke my leg.)
- Person 2: Трябва да виждаш лекар. (You need to see a doctor.)
- Person 1: Това е контузия в действие. (This is a contusion in action.)
Cultural Tidbit[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Bulgaria is famous for its mineral spas? Many Bulgarians enjoy soaking in the mineral-rich waters for their health benefits. Some popular mineral spas in Bulgaria include Velingrad, Hisarya, and Sandanski.
Don't forget to practice your new vocabulary by making your own dialogues! 😊
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