Greek vocabulary: Health & Body
14 Greek words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Greek words you'll actually use for health & body — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Katerina. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Feeling Sick
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Άρρωστος | arrostos | Sick |
| Πονοκέφαλος | ponokefalos | Headache |
| Πυρετός | piretos | Fever |
| Βήχας | vihas | Cough |
| Κρυολόγημα | kryologima | Cold (illness) |
| Φάρμακο | farmako | Medicine |
| Πονάει | ponaei | It hurts |
At the Doctor
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Γιατρός | giatros | Doctor |
| Νοσοκόμα | nosokoma | Nurse |
| Ραντεβού | randevou | Appointment |
| Φαρμακείο | farmakeio | Pharmacy |
| Εξέταση | exetasi | Examination / Checkup |
| Συνταγή | sintagi | Prescription |
| Υγεία | igeia | Health |
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