Health & Hospital

1. Ndza vabya

   I am sick / I feel ill

   Usage

   Says that you are unwell

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "vabya" means "to be ill"

2. Ndzi lava dokodela

   I need a doctor

   Usage

   Tells people you need a doctor when unwell

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "lava" also means "want" or "look for". South Africa uses "ndzi", not "ni"

3. Ndzi twa ku vava enhlokweni

   I have a headache

   Usage

   Tells a pharmacist or doctor about head pain

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "ku vava" means pain; body parts take the locative "e-…-ini"

4. Xana xibedlhele xi ekusuhi?

   Is the hospital nearby?

   Usage

   Asks about a nearby hospital when unwell

   Grammar Note

   Composed from verified words (composed). "xibedlhele" is also written "xibedlele"

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