Neur de dokteur
IntermediateExplain your complaints to the doctor
Story context
Intro
You have been feeling ill for a few days and go to the doctor. Dr. Vandecasteele asks what is wrong in West Flemish...
Setting
A cozy waiting room with old magazines and then the consultation room
Challenge
You need to be able to explain exactly what you are feeling to get the right diagnosis!
Vocabulary (12)
| General | West-Flemish |
|---|---|
| doctor | dokteur |
| sick | ziek |
| pain | zeir |
| head | kop |
| back | rik |
| arm | oarm |
| leg | been |
| heart | erte |
| breath | oasem |
| fever | korses |
| tired | moewe |
| better | beeter |
Exercises (23)
You're in the waiting room. You'll see the doctor later. Learn the word.
The word 'hart' changes in West Flemish. What is the transformation?
How does 'breath' change in West Flemish?
What is 'fever' in West Flemish?
You explain what is going on. Say: 'I'm sick'
Your back hurts. Say: 'I have back pain'
You feel warm. Say: 'I have a fever'
You are exhausted. Say: 'I am very tired'
The doctor asks how things are going. Say: 'I feel better'
You go to Dr. Vandecasteele. What is 'doctor' in West Flemish?
The doctor listens to you... What is 'heart' in West Flemish?
You have a high temperature. What is 'fever' in West Flemish?
Connect the health words with their West Flemish translation.
Explain what you feel. Make: 'I have a fever and back pain'
What is "poor" in West Flemish?
What is "hart" in West Flemish?
What is "breath" in West Flemish?
Connect the Dutch words with the West Flemish translations.
The doctor talks about the history of the hospital. 'Did you know that the Black Sisters were already caring for the sick in Oastende in the 16th century?' A fact about medical history!
The doctor points to the pharmacy. 'Did Oastende know about the European scoop?' A fact about medical innovation!
The doctor talks about old folk medicine. 'In the past, people used to give a shit about Varsenare!' A fact about West Flemish folk customs.
The doctor asks: 'Weur doe et zeir?' What does he want to know?
You say to the doctor: 'you can't go well'. What are you saying?
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