Basic Bahasa Indonesia Words: Health and Medical Emergency

When traveling or living in a new country, it’s essential to know the right terms and phrases related to health and emergencies. This guide provides essential vocabulary to help you handle medical situations, understand medical conditions, and seek assistance in Indonesia. Let’s ensure you’re prepared for any health-related situation!

Contents

  1. General Health Vocabulary (Kosa Kata Kesehatan Umum)
    1. Example Scenario: Describing Symptoms
    2. Example Scenario: Asking About Health
  2. Medical Conditions (Kondisi Medis)
    1. Example Scenario: Discussing Medical History
    2. Example Scenario: Describing an Allergy
  3. Seeking Medical Assistance (Mencari Bantuan Medis)
    1. Example Scenario: Seeking Medical Help
    2. Example Scenario: At the Pharmacy
  4. Emergencies (Keadaan Darurat)
    1. Example Scenario: Reporting an Emergency
    2. Example Scenario: Calling for Help
  5. What to Read Next

General Health Vocabulary (Kosa Kata Kesehatan Umum)

Here are some basic health-related terms to get you started:

  • Sehat – Healthy
  • Sakit – Sick
  • Demam – Fever
  • Batuk – Cough
  • Pilek – Cold
  • Sakit kepala – Headache
  • Mual – Nauseous
  • Pusing – Dizzy
  • Lemas – Weak
  • Nyeri – Pain
  • Pasien – Patient
  • Dokter – Doctor

Example Scenario: Describing Symptoms

Pasien (Patient): “Saya merasa pusing dan mual.” (I feel dizzy and nauseous.)


Dokter (Doctor): “Apakah Anda juga demam?” (Do you also have a fever?)


Pasien (Patient): “Ya, saya juga batuk dan pilek.” (Yes, I also have a cough and cold.)


Dokter (Doctor): “Baik, saya periksa dulu suhu tubuh Anda.” (Alright, I will check your temperature first.)

Example Scenario: Asking About Health

Rini: “Kamu kelihatan lemas. Apakah kamu sakit?” (You look weak. Are you sick?)


Andi: “Ya, aku sakit kepala sejak pagi.” (Yes, I’ve had a headache since morning.)


Rini: “Semoga cepat sembuh. Sudah minum obat?” (Get well soon. Have you taken medicine?)


Andi: “Belum, nanti mau ke apotek.” (Not yet, I’ll go to the pharmacy later.)

Medical Conditions (Kondisi Medis)

Knowing the names of common medical conditions can be very helpful:

  • Diabetes – Diabetes
  • Tekanan darah tinggi – High blood pressure
  • Asma – Asthma
  • Alergi – Allergy
  • Infeksi – Infection
  • Cedera – Injury
  • Patah tulang – Fracture
  • Radang – Inflammation
  • Virus – Virus
  • Bakteri – Bacteria

Example Scenario: Discussing Medical History

Pasien (Patient): “Saya menderita diabetes.” (I have diabetes.)


Dokter (Doctor): “Apakah obatnya dibawa?” (Do you have your medication with you?)


Pasien (Patient): “Ya, selalu saya bawa.” (Yes, I always carry it with me.)


Dokter (Doctor): “Bagus, bagaimana tekanan darahnya akhir-akhir ini?” (Good, how has your blood pressure been lately?)

Example Scenario: Describing an Allergy

Kostumer (Customer): “Saya alergi kacang.” (I am allergic to peanuts.)


Pelayan restoran (Waiter): “Baik, akan kami pastikan makanannya tidak mengandung kacang.” (Alright, we’ll make sure your food is peanut-free.)


Kostumer (Customer): “Terima kasih, saya juga menderita asma, jadi tolong hindari bahan makanan yang bisa memicu asma.” (Thank you, I also have asthma, so please avoid food that could trigger it.)

Seeking Medical Assistance (Mencari Bantuan Medis)

If you need medical help, these phrases will be crucial:

  • Tolong – Help
  • Dokter – Doctor
  • Rumah sakit – Hospital
  • Klinik – Clinic
  • Puskesmas – Community health center
  • Ambulans – Ambulance
  • UGD – Emergency Room
  • Resep – Prescription
  • Apotek – Pharmacy
  • Obat – Medicine

Example Scenario: Seeking Medical Help

Pasien (Patient): “Saya harus ke dokter segera.” (I need to see a doctor immediately.)


Petugas (Officer): “Rumah sakit terdekat ada di jalan ini.” (The nearest hospital is on this street.)


Pasien (Patient): “Bisa tolong panggilkan ambulans?” (Can you call an ambulance for me?)


Petugas (Officer): “Tentu, saya panggilkan sekarang.” (Sure, I’ll call them right away.)

Example Scenario: At the Pharmacy

Pasien (Patient): “Saya mau beli obat demam.” (I’d like to buy medicine for a fever.)


Apoteker (Pharmacist): “Apa ada resep dari dokter?” (Do you have a prescription from the doctor?)


Pasien (Patient): “Ada, ini resepnya.” (Yes, here is the prescription.)


Apoteker (Pharmacist): “Baik, obatnya akan siap dalam beberapa menit.” (Alright, your medicine will be ready in a few minutes.)

Emergencies (Keadaan Darurat)

In case of emergencies, these terms can be lifesavers:

  • Darurat – Emergency
  • Kecelakaan – Accident
  • Kebakaran – Fire
  • Polisi – Police
  • Pemadam kebakaran – Firefighter
  • Pertolongan pertama – First aid
  • Pingsan – Unconscious
  • Keadaan kritis – Critical condition
  • Nomor darurat – Emergency number

Example Scenario: Reporting an Emergency

Saksi (Witness): “Ada kecelakaan mobil di sini. Tolong kirim ambulans!” (There’s a car accident here. Please send an ambulance!)


Operator (Operator): “Di mana lokasinya?” (Where is the location?)


Saksi (Witness): “Di depan pasar, Jalan Merdeka.” (In front of the market, on Merdeka Street.)


Operator (Operator): “Ambulans sedang dalam perjalanan. Tunggu di tempat yang aman ya.” (An ambulance is on the way. Wait in a safe place, okay.)

Example Scenario: Calling for Help

Karyawan (Employee): “Tolong, ada kebakaran di gedung ini!” (Help, there’s a fire in this building!)


Stasiun Pemadam Kebakaran (Fire Station): “Kami sedang dalam perjalanan. Tolong evakuasi semua orang sekarang.” (We’re on our way. Please evacuate everyone now.)


Karyawan (Employee): “Baik, kami akan segera keluar.” (Alright, we’ll get out immediately.)

With these essential health and emergency phrases, you’ll be better prepared to handle medical situations and seek assistance when needed. Whether you’re visiting a doctor, describing symptoms, or dealing with an emergency, knowing these Indonesian terms will help you communicate effectively and get the help you need. Stay safe and healthy!

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