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Fijian Vocabulary - Health

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to health in Fijian. Knowing how to express pain, discomfort and other health issues in Fijian is important for communication with healthcare professionals or in day-to-day conversations. Let's get started!

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Food & Colors.

Basic Health Vocabulary

Here are some basic vocabulary words related to health:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Loma	lo-ma	chest
Mata	ma-ta	eye
Vosa ni toka	vo-sa ni to-ka	language
Tavatava ni yagona	ta-va-ta-va ni ya-go-na	pulse
Babale	ba-ba-le	cough
Nona	no-na	throat
Yagona	ya-go-na	body
Yalomatua	ya-lo-ma-tua	brain
Loloma	lo-lo-ma	love
Yalo	ya-lo	soul

Expressing Pain and Discomfort

It is important to be able to express pain and discomfort in Fijian in case you need to see a doctor or someone offers to help. Here are some useful phrases:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Sa rarawa na uluna.	sa ra-ra-wa-na u-lu-na	My head hurts.
Sa yavu na mataqu.	sa ya-vu na ma-ta-qu	My eyes are sore.
Sa irosi au na tiki-ni-mataqu.	sa i-ro-si au na ti-ki-ni-ma-ta-qu	I have an eye infection.
Sa qai vinakati au.	sa ai vee-na-kati au	I feel nauseous.
Sa tiko kina na cavaqu.	sa ti-ko ki-na na cha-va-qu	My stomach is upset.
Sa yaco na lolomaqu me da kua tale ga.	sa ya-tho na lo-lo-ma-qu me da koo-a ta-le ga	I am feeling unwell and it's not getting better.

Let's put some of the vocabulary in context in a dialogue:

• Person 1: Sa rarawa na uluna. (My head hurts.)
• Person 2: Oi au kina, ko cei na kai tarogi iko? (Oh no, who asked about you?)

Traditional Medicine and Remedies

The Fijian culture embraces the use of traditional medicine and remedies. Before Western medicine, traditional medicine was the only form of healthcare available in Fijian villages. Here are some common traditional medicine and remedies used in Fiji:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Waka	wa-ka	Herbal medicine
Masimasi	ma-si-ma-si	Massage
Dromodromo	dro-mo-dro-mo	Reflexology
Lotu	lo-tu	Prayer
Yaqona	ya-ko-na	Kava

Did you know that Kava, a traditional Fijian drink made from the root of the Kava plant, is used for its sedative and anesthetic properties? It is consumed during ceremonies, social gatherings, and as a traditional medicine in some cases. The use of Kava is deeply ingrained in Fijian culture and is a sign of respect and hospitality when offered.

Seeking Medical Attention

If you need to seek medical attention in Fiji, it is important to know how to ask for help and where to find medical services. Here are some phrases that might be helpful:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
Au sa rawata na vukevuke.	au sa ra-wa-ta na vu-ke-vu-ke	I need help.
Au sa rawata na dawai.	au sa ra-wa-ta na da-wa-i	I need medicine.
Lutu na dokita.	lu-tu na do-ki-ta	Call the doctor.
Lutu na nusipepa.	lu-tu na nu-si-pe-pa	Call the newspaper. (used for announcements of deaths or funerals)

If you are unsure where to find medical services, you can ask locals or search online. To improve your Fijian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Sources

• Fijian Vocabulary - Health
• 18 Common Fijian Words & Phrases | Entire Travel Group
• Fijian Words and Phrases | Fiji Guide Most Trusted Source On Fiji