Language/Rundi/Vocabulary/Health
Hi Rundi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about health-related vocabulary words in Rundi. It is important to know some common health-related terms in case of any emergency. Knowledge of basic health-related terms can also help you communicate better with health professionals, for example, when you visit a doctor or a hospital in a French-speaking country.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Fruits & Animals.
Body Parts[edit | edit source]
When describing pain or discomfort, it is essential to know how to name body parts.
| Rundi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| igisibo | ee-ghee-see-boh | Head |
| umwana | oom-wuh-nuh | Child |
| umutwe | oom-moo-twuh | Hair |
| amatwi | uh-maht-wee | Eyes |
| amashuli | uh-muh-shoo-lee | Ears |
| umuvura | oom-moo-voo-rah | Nose |
| imyenda | eem-yen-dah | Teeth |
| ubutwa | oo-boot-wuh | Tongue |
| imyaka myinshi | eem-yah-kah mee-shi | Many years |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Ibisejo byanjye bityaye. (My stomach hurts.)
- Person 2: Wowe uri mugari koko? (Are you hungry?)
- Person 1: Oya, nakoze akazi kanini ntagatifu. (No, I did some work this morning, I am tired.)
- Person 3: Mbese uri mu maso? (Are you sleepy?)
- Person 1: Oya, twebwe tugiye gutegereza maze twereke. (Yes, we stayed up late last night and I couldn't sleep well.)
- Person 2: Urukundo rwanjye narwabonye ibinyoma ku munwa wawe. (I noticed some sores in your mouth.)
- Person 1: Ese nshaka guha ibitsina ndayabona bishya iki? (Do I need to get new toothbrushes?)
- Person 2: Oya, kubera iyo bihingwa ibitsina bironda. (Yes, because old toothbrushes can cause infections.)
Health-Related Verbs[edit | edit source]
It is also essential to know some health-related verbs to describe your health condition to a health professional.
| Rundi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gutoza | goo-toh-zah | To cough |
| kuryama | koo-ryah-mah | To sneeze |
| kubura | koo-boo-rah | To vomit |
| kurya | koo-ryah | To eat |
| gutwara | goo-twa-rah | To have diarrhea |
| kubura amavuta | koo-boo-rah uh-mah-voo-tah | To have a fever |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Njye ngo mbuze iki kuko nari mfite ingwara. (What should I take for a cold?)
- Person 2: Subira umwana, gutoze n'igikoma bijyana birangiye, uzane n'ibirenge. (Wait a little bit, cough and sore throat will disappear, drink hot tea.)
- Person 3: Mbeza uri kuryama? (Are you sneezing?)
- Person 1: Oya, umwana yar-tutsi-tsiwe ku munwa wanjye ntabiravuga ibisebo. (Yes, the child sneezed on my face, and I am afraid I might get sick.)
- Person 2: Genda washyire urwagwa urw'agace rwo hasi, nohadiho ko wari mu maso. (Go and wash your face immediately, make sure to rinse your eyes.)
- Person 1: Nakurye inzoga nshobora cane gukata imiti. (I ate peanuts, and my throat is itching.)
- Person 2: Piye amazi, kubura amavuta wambaye koko no kwemera uruve mu rugo. (Drink water, have a fever will make you dehydrated and stay home.)
Emergency Situation[edit | edit source]
In case of any emergency, it is essential to know some common phrases that can help you communicate better with health professionals.
| Rundi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ivyo vyuma | ee-vyoh vyoo-mah | Ambulance |
| koresha imodoka | koh-reh-shah eemoh-doh-kah | Use a car to go to a hospital |
| hamagara | hah-mah-gah-rah | Doctor |
| umupere wa l'hospitali | oom-moo-pay-ray wah lee-spo-tah-lee | Hospital worker |
| ivyo mpamvu | ee-vyoh mm-pahm-voo | Emergency |
Dialogue
- Person 1: Umwana yambaye intoki yakoreye ubutwari. (The child touched a knife and is bleeding).
- Person 2: Hamba wandi wushyire mugora ntuze navuze abaganga. (Please go get a clean cloth, and I will call the doctor.)
- Person 1: Ese nshaka gutwara? (Do you have diarrhea?)
- Person 2: Oya, nkohereza imodoka ko muhanweho ku rubanza rwa l'hospitali. (Yes, I will use my car to take you to the hospital emergency.)
- Person 3: Nka mbabuza kumva ko umupere w'abaganga, kandi ugomba kuba wumva. (I advise you to listen to the doctor, and you must follow their advice.)
- Person 1: Yewe, iyo nshaka gutanga agahita wumvikana? (Yes, should I tell them my symptoms?)
- Person 3: Ego, ukeneye kumenya uburyo bwawe buhagije. (Yes, you need to know a way to describe your condition clearly in case an emergency occurs.)
There you go, Rundi learners! You have now learned health-related vocabulary words in Rundi. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary in Rundi by reading and listening to more materials. To improve your Rundi Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Geography
- Fruits
- Dishes, cuttlery
- Greetings
- Drinks
- Useful expressions
- Express Surprise
- Days of the Week
- Landscape and weather
- Food
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