Learning Urdu for Spanish Speakers
- Introduction to Urdu
- Personal Information
- Everyday conversation
- Food and Culture
- Travel and Transportation
- Work and Profession
- Health and Wellness
- Public Services and Institutions
- Dealing with Emergencies
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Dialects of Urdu
Health and Wellness
Understanding Medical Terms and Dealing with Common Ailments in Urdu
Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.
In this unit, we will delve into the world of medical terminology in Urdu. This will equip you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to discuss more complex health issues, interact with healthcare professionals, and understand health-related instructions and advice.
Medical Terminology in Urdu
Understanding medical terminology is crucial when dealing with health issues. Here are some common medical terms in Urdu:
- Doctor: ڈاکٹر (Doctor)
- Hospital: ہسپتال (Hospital)
- Medicine: دوا (Dawa)
- Prescription: نسخہ (Nuskha)
- Surgery: سرجری (Surgery)
- Pain: درد (Dard)
- Fever: بخار (Bukhar)
- Allergy: الرجی (Allergy)
- Infection: انفیکشن (Infection)
Discussing Allergies and Chronic Conditions
Allergies and chronic conditions are common health issues that you might need to discuss. Here are some phrases that might be useful:
- I have an allergy to peanuts: مجھے مونگ پھلی سے الرجی ہے (Mujhe moong phali se allergy hai)
- I have diabetes: مجھے ذیابیطس ہے (Mujhe diabetes hai)
- I have high blood pressure: میرا بلڈ پریشر ہائی ہے (Mera blood pressure high hai)
Communicating with Healthcare Professionals
When interacting with healthcare professionals, it's important to clearly express your symptoms and understand their advice. Here are some useful phrases:
- I need an appointment with the doctor: مجھے ڈاکٹر سے ملاقات کی ضرورت ہے (Mujhe doctor se mulaqat ki zaroorat hai)
- I have a headache: میرے سر میں درد ہے (Mere sar mein dard hai)
- What is the dosage of this medicine?: یہ دوا کتنی لینی ہے؟ (Yeh dawa kitni leni hai?)
Understanding Health-Related Instructions and Advice
Understanding health-related instructions and advice is crucial for maintaining good health. Here are some common instructions you might hear:
- Take this medicine twice a day: یہ دوا دن میں دو بار لیں (Yeh dawa din mein do baar lein)
- You need to rest: آپ کو آرام کی ضرورت ہے (Aap ko aaram ki zaroorat hai)
- You should avoid spicy food: آپ کو تیز مصالحہ دار کھانا ترک کرنا چاہئے (Aap ko tez masalah daar khana tark karna chahiye)
By the end of this unit, you should be able to confidently navigate healthcare situations in Urdu, from discussing symptoms and conditions to understanding medical advice.