Health vocabulary
Understanding health-related vocabulary in Swedish is essential for effective communication about your well-being. Whether you're visiting a doctor or discussing health with friends, knowing how to describe symptoms and illnesses is crucial. so we will learn common health terms, how to use them
- Hälsa Health
- Sjukdom Illness/Disease
- Läkare Doctor
- Sjuksköterska Nurse
- Apotek Pharmacy
- Medicin Medicine
- Recept Prescription
- Hälsovård Health care
- Ambulans Ambulance
- Akut Emergency
- Sjukhus Hospital
- Klinik Clinic
- Vårdcentral Health center
- Symptom Symptom
- Behandling Treatment
- Diagnos Diagnosis
- Medicinsk undersökning Medical examination
- Vaccin Vaccine
- Allergi Allergy
- Smärta Pain
- Feber Fever
- Hosta Cough
- Förkylning Cold (illness)
- Influensa Flu
- Ögonläkare Ophthalmologist
- Tandläkare Dentist
- Huvudvärk Headache
Hospital Vocabulary in Swedish
Navigating a hospital can be challenging, especially if you’re not familiar with the terms used to describe different parts of the facility and its staff. This guide will introduce you to key hospital vocabulary in Swedish, helping you feel more confident whether you’re visiting as a patient, a visitor, or considering a healthcare career.
| English |
Swedish |
Pronunciation |
| Doctor |
Läkare |
[ˈlæːkɑːre] |
| Nurse |
Sjuksköterska |
[ˈʃʉːkˈskøːtɛrska] |
| Surgeon |
Kirurg |
[kɪˈrʉːrɪɡ] |
| Pharmacist |
Apotekare |
[ɑˈpʊːtɛˌkɑːre] |
| Therapist |
Terapeut |
[tɛrɑˈpøːt] |
| Radiologist |
Radiolog |
[ˈrɑːdɪʊˌloːɡ] |
| Anesthesiologist |
Anestesiolog |
[ˌanɛsˌtɛːsiˈoːloɡ] |
| Pathologist |
Patolog |
[ˈpɑːtʊˌloːɡ] |
| Psychologist |
Psykolog |
[ˈpsʏːkʊˌloːɡ] |
| Paramedic |
Ambulanssjukvårdare |
[ˈamːbʉˌlɑːnsˌʃʉːkˈvɔːrˌdɑːrɛ] |
| Dietitian |
Dietist |
[dɪˈɛːtɪst] |
| Social Worker |
Socialsekreterare |
[sʊˈsiːʌlˌsɛːkrɛˈtɛːrɑːrɛ] |
| Medical Assistant |
Medicinsk sekreterare |
[ˈmɛdɪˌsɪnsk sɛkrɛˈtɛːrɑːrɛ] |
| Intern |
Läkartjänstgörande |
[ˈlæːkɑːrˌtʃænːstˌjœːrɑːndɛ] |
| Radiologic Technologist |
Röntgentekniker |
[ˈrœntˌɡɛnˌtɛkˈniːkɛr] |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Andningsspecialist |
[ˈɑndˌnɪŋsˌspɛtsiˈɑːlɪst] |
| Speech Therapist |
Talterapeut |
[ˈtɑːlˌtɛrɑˈpøːt] |
| Occupational Therapist |
Arbetsterapeut |
[ˈɑːrbɛtsˌtɛrɑˈpøːt] |
| Neurologist |
Neurolog |
[ˈnʉːˌrɔːlɔˌɡɪst] |
| Oncologist |
Onkolog |
[ˈʊŋkɔˌloːɡ] |
| Endocrinologist |
Endokrinolog |
[ˈɛnˌdʊˌkɾɪnɔˌloɡ] |
| Urologist |
Urolog |
[ˈʉːrʊˌloːɡ] |
| Hematologist |
Hematolog |
[ˈheːmɑˌtʊˌloːɡ] |
| Gynecologist |
Gynekolog |
[ˈɡʏːnɛˌkoˌloːɡ] |
| Cardiologist |
Kardiolog |
[ˈkɑːrdɪˌoːloɡ] |
| Emergency Room (ER) |
Akutmottagning |
[ˈɑːkʉːtˌmʊtˌtɑːɡnɪŋ] |
| Operating Room (OR) |
Operationssal |
[ˈʊpɛˈrɑːtɪˌoːnˌsɑːl] |
| Ward |
Vårdavdelning |
[ˈvoːrˌdɑːvˌdeːlnɪŋ] |
| Pharmacy |
Apotek |
[ɑˈpʊːtɛk] |
| Clinic |
Klinik |
[kɪˈlɪːnɪk] |
| Intensive Care Unit (ICU) |
Intensivvårdsavdelning |
[ˈɪntɛnˌsɪvˌvoːrdsˌɑːvˌdeːlnɪŋ] |
| Laboratory |
Laboratorium |
[ˌlɑːbɔˈrɑːtɔrɪʊm] |
| Maternity Ward |
Mödraavdelning |
[ˈmœːdrɑˌvɑːdˌleːnɪŋ] |
| Pediatric Ward |
Barnavdelning |
[ˈbɑːrnˌɑːvˌdeːlnɪŋ] |
| Rehabilitation Center |
Rehabiliteringscenter |
[ˌreːhabˌɪˌteːrɪŋsˌsɛnˌtɛr] |
| Waiting Room |
Väntrum |
[ˈvɛnˌtrʉːm] |
| Radiology Department |
Röntgenavdelning |
[ˈrœntˌɡɛnˌɑːvˌdeːlnɪŋ] |
| Outpatient Department (OPD) |
Öppenvårdsmottagning |
[ˈœːppɛnˌvɔːrdsˌmʊtˌtɑːɡnɪŋ] |
Most common health problems in Swedish
Understanding how to talk about common illnesses in Swedish can be very helpful, whether you're visiting Sweden, studying the language, or simply looking to expand your vocabulary. Knowing the right words can help you describe symptoms, communicate with healthcare professionals, or discuss health-related topics with native speakers. This guide provides a list of common illnesses in Swedish, complete with pronunciations and translations, making it easier for beginners to learn and use these terms effectively. Here’s a list of common illnesses, translated into Swedish with pronunciations:
| Illness (English) |
Illness (Swedish) |
Pronunciation |
| Asthma |
Astma |
/ˈɑːstˌma/ |
| Bronchitis |
Bronkit |
/ˈbrʊŋˌkɪt/ |
| Pneumonia |
Lunginflammation |
/ˈlʊŋˌɪnˌflaːˈmaˌtɪoːn/ |
| Gastritis |
Gastrit |
/ˈɡɑːstrɪt/ |
| Heartburn |
Halsbränna |
/ˈhɑːlsˌbrɛnːa/ |
| Diabetes |
Diabetes |
/dɪˈəʊbiːtiːz/ |
| High Blood Pressure |
Högt blodtryck |
/høːɡt ˈblʊdˌtrʏk/ |
| Low Blood Pressure |
Lågt blodtryck |
/lɔːɡt ˈblʊdˌtrʏk/ |
| Arthritis |
Artrit |
/ˈɑːtrɪtɪs/ |
| Osteoporosis |
Osteoporos |
/ˌɑːstɪəʊpəˈrəʊsɪs/ |
| Gout |
Gikt |
/ɡɪkt/ |
| Hepatitis |
Hepatit |
/ˈhɛpəˌtaɪtɪs/ |
| Chickenpox |
Vattkoppor |
/ˈvɑtːˌkɔːpɔr/ |
| Mumps |
Påssjuka |
/ˈpɔːsˌʃʉːka/ |
| Measles |
Mässling |
/ˈmɛːsˌlɪŋ/ |
| Laryngitis |
Laryngit |
/lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ |
| Sinusitis |
Sinuit |
/ˈsiːnʊˌaɪtɪs/ |
| Tonsillitis |
Halsfluss |
/ˈhɑːlsˌflʏs/ |
| Dizziness |
Yrsel |
/ˈʏːrˌsɛl/ |
| Fatigue |
Trötthet |
/ˈtrœtːˌheːt/ |
Common Symptoms in Swedish
Knowing how to talk about common symptoms in Swedish is essential for discussing health issues accurately. This guide will introduce you to basic vocabulary for describing symptoms, making it easier to communicate with doctors or talk about health with others.
Symptoms Vocabulary
Here are some common symptoms and how to say them in Swedish. Understanding these terms will help you describe what you're feeling or what someone else might be experiencing.
| English |
Swedish |
Pronunciation |
| Headache |
Huvudvärk |
hoo-vood-vairk |
| Fever |
Feber |
fay-ber |
| Cough |
Hosta |
hos-tah |
| Cold |
Förkylning |
fur-sheel-ning |
| Sore throat |
Ont i halsen |
oont ee hal-sen |
| Nausea |
Illamående |
ill-ah-moh-ende |
| Pain |
Smärta |
smer-tah |
| Fatigue |
Trötthet |
truht-het |
| Dizziness |
Yrsel |
ur-sel |
| Chills |
Frossa |
fros-sah |
| Shortness of breath |
Andnöd |
and-nuhd |
| Vomiting |
Kräkas |
krey-kahs |
| Diarrhea |
Diarré |
dee-ah-ray |
| Constipation |
Förstoppning |
fur-stopp-ning |
| Rash |
Utslag |
oots-lahg |
| Sweating |
Svettning |
svet-ning |
| Muscle pain |
Muskelvärk |
moos-kel-vairk |
| Joint pain |
Ledvärk |
led-vairk |
| Back pain |
Ryggvärk |
rigg-vairk |
| Itching |
Klåda |
klaw-dah |
Common Phrases for Describing Illness
Communicating effectively about your health in Swedish is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Here are a variety of phrases to help you describe different symptoms and diseases.
- I am feeling unwell. (Jag mår dåligt.)
- I have a stomach ache. (Jag har ont i magen.)
- I have a headache. (Jag har huvudvärk.)
- I have a fever. (Jag har feber.)
- I am experiencing dizziness. (Jag känner mig yr.)
- I have a sore throat. (Jag har ont i halsen.)
- I have nausea. (Jag har illamående.)
- I feel very weak. (Jag känner mig mycket svag.)
- I have a rash. (Jag har utslag.)
- I have a cold. (Jag har en förkylning.)
- I am feeling faint. (Jag känner mig yrsel.)
- I have diarrhea. (Jag har diarré.)
- I have constipation. (Jag har förstoppning.)
- My muscles are sore. (Jag har muskelvärk.)
- I have joint pain. (Jag har ledvärk.)
- I am sweating. (Jag svettas.)
- I feel chills. (Jag känner mig kall.)
- I have back pain. (Jag har ont i ryggen.)
- I have shortness of breath. (Jag har andnöd.)
- I feel nauseous. (Jag känner mig illamående.)
- I am sick.(Jag är sjuk.)
- I am not feeling well. (Jag mår inte bra.)
- I have stomach pain. (Jag har magvärk.
Doctors in Swedish
When discussing medical concerns in Swedish, knowing the different types of doctors and their specialties is essential. This guide will help you understand and use the correct Swedish terms for various medical professionals based on their specialties.
Types of Doctors and Their Specialties
| English |
Swedish |
Pronunciation |
| General Practitioner (GP) |
Allmänläkare |
ahl-lehm-lah-kah-reh |
| Pediatrician |
Barnläkare |
barn-lah-kah-reh |
| Gynecologist |
Gynekolog |
gee-neh-koh-log |
| Cardiologist |
Kardiolog |
kar-dee-oh-log |
| Dermatologist |
Hudläkare |
hood-lah-kah-reh |
| Orthopedic Surgeon |
Ortoped |
or-toh-ped |
| Ophthalmologist |
Ögonläkare |
uh-gon-lah-kah-reh |
| Neurologist |
Neurolog |
nyoo-roh-log |
| Psychiatrist |
Psykiater |
psee-kee-ah-ter |
| Oncologist |
Onkolog |
on-koh-log |
| Internist |
Internläkare |
in-tern-lah-kah-reh |
| ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose, and Throat) |
Öron-Näsa-Hals-läkare |
uh-ron-nay-sah-hahls-lah-kah-reh |
| Endocrinologist |
Endokrinolog |
en-doh-kree-noh-log |
| Rheumatologist |
Reumatolog |
roo-mah-toh-log |
| Hematologist |
Hematolog |
heh-mah-toh-log |
| Urologist |
Urolog |
oo-roh-log |
| Allergist |
Allergolog |
al-ler-go-log |
| Surgeon |
Kirurg |
kee-roorg |
| Plastic Surgeon |
Plastikkirurg |
plahs-teek-kee-roorg |
| Anesthesiologist |
Anestesiolog |
an-ess-teh-see-oh-log |
| Pathologist |
Patolog |
pah-toh-log |
| Proctologist |
Proktolog |
prok-toh-log |