Indonesian · A2 · Unit 5
At the health centre
Di Puskesmas
By the end you can
- Book an appointment by phone
- Explain your symptoms and how long you've had them
- Understand a nurse's advice
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| membuat janji | make an appointment (everyday: bikin janji) | Saya mau membuat janji dengan dokter. |
| Puskesmas | the community health centre | Puskesmas buka jam delapan. |
| keluhannya apa? | what's the problem? (a doctor's question) | Selamat pagi, keluhannya apa? |
| sudah berapa lama? | how long have you had it? | Batuknya sudah berapa lama? |
| sejak | since | Saya batuk sejak hari Senin. |
| punggung | back | Punggung saya sakit. |
| mual | feel sick, nauseous | Saya mual setelah makan. |
| alergi | allergic; an allergy | Saya alergi kacang. |
| resep | a prescription; a recipe | Dokter memberi resep. |
| surat keterangan sakit | a doctor's note (for work) | Saya perlu surat keterangan sakit untuk kantor. |
| istirahat | rest | Istirahat dulu dua hari, ya. |
| BPJS | the national health insurance | Saya pakai BPJS di Puskesmas. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- Saya mau membuat janji karena saya sakit.
- Saya sejak .
- Saya alergi .
Then talk it through
Calling the health centre to book an appointment. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.