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Javanese Vocabulary - Health

Hi Javanese learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary in Javanese. Understanding health terminology in the language will come in handy if you ever visit a doctor in Indonesia or if you happen to witness a medical emergency.

Don’t forget, learning a new language can be challenging, but practice makes perfect! You can also use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. And to further improve your Javanese language skill, expand your Vocabulary.

Here's a table with common health-related words in Javanese:

Javanese	Pronunciation	English
sakit	səkɪt	sick
sehat	səhət	healthy
obat	əbat	medicine
rumah sakit	rumah səkɪt	hospital
dokter	doktɛr	doctor
perawat	pɛrawat	nurse
demam	dəmam	fever
sakit kepala	səkɪt kəpala	headache
sakit perut	səkɪt pərut	stomachache
pilek	pilek	cold

Let’s see some examples of how to use these words in context:

• Dialogue:

Person 1: Aku sira nggon sakit kepala. (I have a headache.) Person 2: Sampun mangan obat? (Have you taken any medicine?)

• Dialogue:

Person 1: Aku lunga nang rumah sakit. (I am going to the hospital.) Person 2: Kanggo piye? (For what?) Person 1: Aku sakit perut. (I have a stomachache.)

Now that you're familiar with these basic terms, you're ready to carry a simple conversation with a healthcare professional in Javanese.

Remember that Javanese society prioritizes natural remedies to cure diseases. Therefore, many traditional medicines use organic materials and herbal plants rather than chemicals.

In addition, Indonesia is known for its traditional healing technique known as "Jamu." Jamu is a unique Javanese herbal medicine produced from natural ingredients. People believe that it can cure many health problems, from minor illnesses like coughs and colds to more serious conditions like high blood pressure and even infertility. Some of the common ingredients used in Jamu include turmeric, ginger, lemongrass, and tamarind.

So, if you happen to travel to Indonesia and get sick, you might want to consider trying out their traditional medicines.

I hope you found this lesson helpful! If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. ➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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Sources

• Javanese Vocabulary - Health
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