Improve your vocabulary 🇩🇪 - 30 useful phrases for the doctor - Learn German Fast

Hello and welcome to a new YouTube video I'm Natalia your German teacher Imagine you're feeling unwell You're sitting in the waiting room finally getting called into the examination room and the doctor asks you what seems to be the problem And right at that moment your mind goes completely blank You know exactly what you'd say in your native language but in German only two words come to mind for you—head and stomach You're not alone in that Many of my students tell me the same thing In everyday life I can already express myself quite well but at the doctor’s I feel completely blocked Does that sound familiar to you Today we’re changing that If you watch this video all the way to the end you'll have a little cheat sheet in your head with 30 useful phrases e ones you actually need at the doctor's and can use right away Whether A1 or C1 you'll find sentences that fit you perfectly here and you can use right away Before we start give me a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel That's your thank-you for my diligent work I'm looking forward to your support and here we go It's currently winter in Germany In winter it's cold outside and the air is dry Many people then develop sore throats When you're at the doctor's you can say it like this: My throat hurts Pay attention to the fact that in this sentence my throat is the subject An alternative is to say I have a sore throat My throat hurts or I have a sore throat That sounds a bit more elevated If you want to be even more precise you could also say I have severe throat pain when swallowing You can naturally adapt the first two variants for other body parts too—not just my neck If for example you ate something that didn't agree with you or you've been under stress all day and now your stomach hurts Then you can tell the doctor my stomach hurts Or you can say I have stomach pain If you have severe stomach pain you say "I have severe stomach pain " Providing more details will greatly assist the doctor So you can say I've had severe lower abdominal pain since yesterday Likewise you can say it if your head hurts My head hurts Or I have a headache Sometimes it helps if you describe the pain more precisely In English we might say for example I have sharp throbbing dull headaches This can help the doctor determine exactly what you have If you're not yet familiar with these adjectives Definitely write it down and translate it into your native language later Sharp headaches feel like tiny stabs It's a brief intense pain that comes on suddenly Throbbing headaches feel like a pulse in the head The pain comes in rhythmic waves just like a pulse Dull headaches are not sharp but heavy and pressing It feels as though the head is full or under pressure I've also prepared a free PDF file for you In this file you 'll find all 30 useful phrases along with a short exercise Simply click the link in the infobox or the attached comment Fill out the form and you'll instantly receive the PDF file via email Warning The first email might end up in your spam folder Please check your spam folder and click download file o confirm your email address This is extremely important Otherwise you won't receive any more emails from me and you won't get the PDF file Maybe you ate a spoiled food item meaning a food that is no longer fresh or perhaps you have a stomach infection When you're at the doctor's you'll say "I don't feel well " At first this construction might seem a bit odd but you're surely already familiar with phrases like "I'm cold " "I'm warm " That's how you describe how you're feeling A synonym for "schlecht" in this context is "übel " I feel nauseous If you feel unwell you might need to vomit Then you should say "I feel sick and I need to vomit " Dizziness often occurs when you haven't drunk enough water or when your circulation is weak You then feel like you're about to fall over When you're at the doctor's you should say I feel dizzy This structure you're already familiar with You can also provide more details You can say that when I get up I feel dizzy Or even more elaborately When I stand up quickly I feel dizzy and unsteady on my feet If you feel unsteady on your feet you might possibly fall If that happens—like if you feel dizzy can no longer stand and collapse—then you'll pass out Fainting is the term used when you collapse or lose consciousness Fainting I have been teaching German for over eleven years and have guided thousands of learners from A1 to C2 level Many of them have moved to Germany Austria or Switzerland They worked there raised families and of course experienced the occasional doctor's visit That's exactly what I'm preparing my students—and you—for Each lesson was very interesting I think Every lesson was different and each one brought something new for me—grammar exercises and more What I find extremely interesting is that you do your exercises and then receive the correct answer And then you can say yes okay that was wrong I'll do it again And by the second or third time you won't make those mistakes anymore If you're shivering sweating and feeling weak you might have a fever That means your body temperature is elevated So talk to the doctor about it I have a fever Or you could describe it a bit more precisely I've had a fever and severe chills for two days The shivering chill Shivering indicates that you feel both hot and cold at the same time and you're shaking intensely Feeling tired from time to time is normal But if you've been feeling exhausted for a prolonged period you should see a doctor Then you can tell the doctor I'm very tired I'm completely exhausted Or you say I feel very tired I feel exhausted Here we have used the reflexive verb sich fühlen You've probably experienced that before haven't you To feel If you want to be more precise you could say I've been feeling very tired and drained for several days now Or you say I feel constantly exhausted even though I get enough sleep Constantly means all the time If you want to learn even more alternatives to "I'm tired " be sure to check out this video Here you'll learn many more expressions on this topic Do you struggle to catch your breath during exercise or when climbing stairs You should talk to your doctor and tell her I'm having trouble breathing You can describe it more precisely and add further details I'm having trouble breathing especially when climbing stairs Climbing stairs meaning walking upward If you're unable to manage many things due to your symptoms you should inform your doctor You'd best off saying something like "The symptoms are significantly affecting my daily life my work and my overall well-being " Impair is a very nice verb much like influence impair and slightly restrict This helps the doctor better assess your condition and highlights how important it is that you receive support Sometimes you've already spoken with a doctor and tried medications Unfortunately that doesn't always help You should talk to your doctor again and tell them that I've taken medication but it isn't helping Or I've taken these medications but they aren't helping Naturally you'll specify exactly which ones you're taking Your doctor will then look for another path with you or find one for you If you're generally not feeling well but don't have any clear symptoms you might want to get your blood tested You can ask your doctor about getting your blood values checked—I'd like to have a blood test In Germany we also call that a blood count You can have either a small or a large blood test done Usually your doctor will tell you what's needed You can't possibly know that yourself but that's how you ask I'd like to have a large or a small blood test done Tests and medications are essential for improving your health However there are also things you can change in your daily life to feel better and healthier And your doctor or physician will also help you with that Here's how you can bring it up Is there anything in everyday life that could or should be changed Together you'll explore ways you can work on your health such as increasing physical activity or adjusting your diet In some cases it's important for your doctor to know which conditions tend to run in your family Many of your relatives have diabetes or many have heart problems Your doctor should also be aware of this If certain illnesses are common in your family you would say: In my family there are heart problems The more precise you are the better it is for the doctor There's a history of heart problems in my family My father had a heart attack at the age of fifty So be as precise as possible Alright that completes our 30 speaking points for the doctor's appointment I know this topic isn't the most pleasant but it's incredibly important that you're well prepared You've seen how easily you can express complaints and how you progressively communicate more precisely clearly and naturally—either in speech or writing At the beginning of the video I promised you that by the end you'll precisely know how to describe your symptoms in various situations and which statements from your doctor truly give you peace of mind With these 30 key phrases you'll be perfectly prepared for your next doctor's visit Always remember that it's not about speaking perfectly but about being clear and understandable You'll find the free PDF file for this video in the description and the pinned comment There you'll find all 30 expressions to help you review what you've learned You can also print them out and bring them to your next doctor 's appointment This could give you even greater peace of mind Please remember to give me a thumbs up — it's your way of saying thanks for my hard work and don't forget to subscribe to my channel See you next Sunday as usual Stay focused and keep working hard Ciao