Knowing how to accurately describe physical symptoms and understand medical advice is vital when living in or visiting Slovakia. Whether buying throat lozenges at a local pharmacy (lekáreň) or explaining an ailment to a physician (lekár), this guide equips you with essential medical terminology.
Human Body Parts in Slovak
| Body Part | Slovak Singular | Slovak Plural | Sample Symptom Phrase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head | hlava | hlavy | Bolí ma hlava. (I have a headache.) |
| Eye / Eyes | oko | oči (irregular!) | Pália ma oči. (My eyes sting.) |
| Ear / Ears | ucho | uši (irregular!) | Bolí ma ucho. (My ear hurts.) |
| Throat | hrdlo | hrdlá | Mám zapálené hrdlo. (I have a sore throat.) |
| Tooth / Teeth | zub | zuby | Bolí ma zub. (I have a toothache.) |
| Arm / Hand | ruka | ruky | Zlomil som si ruku. (I broke my arm.) |
| Chest | hruď / hrudník | hrudníky | Bolesť na hrudi. (Chest pain.) |
| Stomach / Belly | žalúdok / brucho | žalúdky / bruchá | Bolí ma žalúdok. (My stomach hurts.) |
| Back | chrbát | chrbty | Mám bolesti chrbta. (I have back pain.) |
| Leg / Foot | noha | nohy | Vyvrtol som si členok na nohe. (I sprained my ankle.) |
Common Illnesses & Symptoms
| Symptom / Condition | Slovak Expression | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Fever / Temperature | Mám horúčku / zvýšenú teplotu. | I have a high fever / elevated temperature. |
| Cold / Runny nose | Mám nádchu a upchatý nos. | I have a cold and stuffy nose. |
| Cough | Mám suchý / vlhký kašeľ. | I have a dry / wet cough. |
| Nausea / Dizziness | Je mi zle / točí sa mi hlava. | I feel sick / I feel dizzy. |
| Allergy | Mám alergiu na peľ / antibiotiká. | I am allergic to pollen / antibiotics. |
| High blood pressure | Mám vysoký krvný tlak. | I have high blood pressure. |
At the Pharmacy (V lekárni)
- Liek / Lieky: Medicine / Medications (Lieky na predpis = prescription drugs; Voľnopredajné lieky = over-the-counter).
- Lieky proti bolesti: Painkillers (analgetiká).
- Kvapky do nosa / očí: Nasal spray / Eye drops.
- Sirup proti kašľu: Cough syrup.
- Obväz a náplasť: Bandage and adhesive plaster / band-aid.
- Dávkovanie: Dosage (Užívajte jednu tabletku dvakrát denne po jedle = Take 1 tablet twice daily after meals).
Medical Consultation Dialogue
| Speaker | Slovak Line | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Pacient | Dobrý deň, pán doktor. Už tri dni sa necítim dobre. | Good day, doctor. I have not felt well for three days. |
| Lekár | Dobrý deň. Povedzte mi, čo presne vás bolí? | Good day. Tell me, what exactly hurts? |
| Pacient | Mám silnú bolesť hrdla, horúčku tridsaťosem a pol a kašeľ. | I have a severe sore throat, a fever of 38.5, and a cough. |
| Lekár | Pozriem sa vám do hrdla. Otvorte ústa a povedzte „Á“. | I will look into your throat. Open your mouth and say "Ah". |
| Lekár | Je to bakteriálny zápal. Predpíšem vám antibiotiká na sedem dní. | It is a bacterial infection. I will prescribe you antibiotics for 7 days. |
Emergency Numbers in Slovakia
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Emergency Numbers: 112 (Universal European Emergency Number), 155 (Emergency Medical Ambulance / Záchranná zdravotná služba), 158 (Police), 150 (Firefighters).
Written and reviewed by the TheLernen language team·Last updated: 2026-07-20
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