Learning useful medical and health phrases in a new language is a crucial part of ensuring your safety and wellbeing when visiting or living in a country. Whether you need to visit a doctor, purchase medication from a pharmacy, or simply discuss health matters, knowing these phrases in Estonian can be immensely helpful. Here is a collection of essential health-related phrases and vocabulary in Estonian with their definitions and example sentences.
Tervis
Health
Ma hoolitsen oma tervise eest päevast päeva.
(I take care of my health every day.)
Arst
Doctor
Kas saate mulle soovitada head arsti?
(Can you recommend me a good doctor?)
Haigla
Hospital
Tema viidi eile haiglasse.
(He was taken to the hospital yesterday.)
Apteek
Pharmacy
Kas lähedal on mõni avatud apteek?
(Is there an open pharmacy nearby?)
Ravim
Medication
Peate seda ravimit võtma kolm korda päevas.
(You need to take this medication three times a day.)
Valu
Pain
Mul on kõhus tugev valu.
(I have a strong pain in my stomach.)
Palavik
Fever
Mul on palavik, kas ma peaksin muretsema?
(I have a fever, should I be worried?)
Külm
Cold (illness)
Ma ei saa täna tööle tulla, mul on külm.
(I can’t come to work today, I have a cold.)
Allergia
Allergy
Mul on kasside suhtes allergia.
(I have an allergy to cats.)
Nakkus
Infection
On oluline, et vältida nakkuse levikut.
(It’s important to avoid spreading the infection.)
Esmaabi
First Aid
Kas oskad esmaabi anda?
(Do you know how to give first aid?)
Vererõhk
Blood Pressure
Arst mõõtis minu vererõhku.
(The doctor measured my blood pressure.)
Kiirabi
Ambulance
Helista kiirabisse, see on hädaolukord!
(Call an ambulance, this is an emergency!)
Retsept
Prescription
Palun võtke see retsept apteeki.
(Please take this prescription to the pharmacy.)
Diagnoos
Diagnosis
Arst selgitas mulle diagnoosi.
(The doctor explained the diagnosis to me.)
Vaktsiin
Vaccine
Kas olete gripi vastu vaktsineeritud?
(Have you been vaccinated against the flu?)
These phrases should help you communicate more effectively in medical and health-related situations while in Estonia. Remember, it is always a good idea to practice pronunciation and perhaps carry a small phrasebook or app on your phone to ensure you’re understood clearly in case of a medical emergency or health need.
