Do you often go to hospitals but are unable to communicate with the doctors and medical staff using health and medical words? Is it easy for you to have a basic conversation in Slovenian but cannot hold longer conversations because of your limited vocabulary? Do you desperately want to ask about the health of your co-worker but just don’t know how to? Well, don’t worry, because we got you covered. In this blog, we will walk you through Slovenian health and medical vocabulary. This will be your ultimate guide including all the necessary terminology which can assist you in a hospital. You wouldn’t need translators anymore since you will do it all yourself.
So let the learning begin!
Medical Schools

The Slovenian word for medical schools is “Medicinske šole”. To practice medicine in Slovenia, it is important to have a specialization. Since the 1990s, it has been noticed that the number of physicians in Slovenia is increasing. This is because there are countless graduates who have migrated from Yugoslavia to Slovenia.
Those graduates had started becoming specialists and professionals and therefore contribute to the healthcare sector of Slovenia. Working as healthcare specialists and doctors in Slovenia requires good specialization and knowledge to be able to provide better treatment to the patients.
Slovenian Health And Medical Words
It is important to learn the names of ailments, sicknesses, diseases, and disorders in the Slovenian language. Getting reports from the doctor and not being able to understand what the reports say can be a shame and therefore it is important to understand the diseases meanwhile reading them.
Here is a table of all the disease-related vocabulary which you might need while speaking with the Slovenian people:
Ailments in English | Ailments in Slovenian |
Acne | Akne |
Alcoholism / Alcohol Use Disorder | Alkoholizem/ Motnja Uživanja Alkohola |
Alzheimer’s Disease | Alzheimerjeva Bolezen |
Anemia | Anemija |
Appendicitis | Apendicitis |
Arthritis | Artritis |
Asperger’s Syndrome | Aspergerjev Sindrom |
Asthma | Astma |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Motnje Pozornosti S Hiperaktivnostjo |
Autism | Avtizem |
Autoimmune Diseases | Avtoimunske Bolezni |
Bipolar Disorder | Bipolarna Motnja |
Bird Flu | Ptičja Gripa |
Brain Tumour | Tumor Možganov |
Breast Cancer | Rak Na Dojki |
Cancer | Rak |
Chikungunya | Chikungunya |
Chlamydia | Klamidija |
Cholera | Kolera |
Cold Urticaria | Hladna Urtikarija |
Colorectal Cancer | Kolorektalni Rak |
Common Cold And Flu | Navadni Prehlad In Gripa |
Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) | Covid-19 (Novi Koronavirus) |
Dementia | Demenca |
Dengue | Denga |
Depression | Depresija |
Diabetes | Sladkorna Bolezen |
Diphtheria | Davica |
Dyslexia | Disleksija |
Ebola Virus | Virus Ebole |
Edema | Edem |
Epilepsy | Epilepsija |
Erectile Dysfunction | Erectile Dysfunction |
Farsightedness (Or Hyperopia) | Daljnovidnost (Ali Hiperopija) |
Gallbladder Stones | Kamni V Žolčniku |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Gad) | Generalizirana Anksiozna Motnja (Gad) |
Genital Candidiasis | Genitalna Kandidiaza |
Genital Herpes | Genitalni Herpes |
Gestational Diabetes | Gestacijski Diabetes |
Gonorrhea | Gonoreja |
Gout | Protin |
Heartburn | Zgaga |
Hemorrhoids | Hemoroidi |
Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B |
Hypertension Or High Blood Pressure | Hipertenzija Ali Visok Krvni Tlak |
Insomnia | Nespečnost |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Sindrom Razdražljivega Črevesa |
Jaundice | Zlatenica |
Kawasaki Syndrome | Kawasakijev Sindrom |
Leukemia | Levkemija |
Liver Cirrhosis | Ciroza Jeter |
Low Blood Pressure | Nizek Krvni Tlak |
Lung Cancer | Pljučni Rak |
Malaria | Malarija |
Measles | Ošpice |
Migraine | Migrena |
Mucormycosis | Mukormikoza |
Multiple Sclerosis | Multipla Skleroza |
Nearsightedness (Or Myopia) | Kratkovidnost (Ali Kratkovidnost) |
Obesity | Debelost |
Ocd (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Ocd (Obsesivno Kompulzivna Motnja) |
Oral Lichen Planus | Ustni Lichen Planus |
Osteoarthritis | Osteoartritis |
Prenatal Depression | Prenatalna Depresija |
Psoriasis | Luskavica |
Rabies | Steklina |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Revmatoidni Artritis |
Salmonella | Salmonelo |
Schizophrenia | Shizofrenija |
Spondylitis | Spondilitis |
Stomach Cancer | Rak Želodca |
Stroke | Možganska Kap |
Swine Flu | Prašičja Gripa |
Syphilis | Sifilis |
Tetanus | Tetanus |
Tonsilitis | Tonzilitis |
Trichomoniasis | Trihomonijaza |
Tuberculosis | Tuberkuloza |
Typhoid | Tifus |
Ulcers | Razjede |
Urinary Tract Infection | Okužba Sečil |
Vaginitis | Vaginitis |
Varicose Veins | Krčne Žile |
Vertigo | Vrtoglavica |
Wegener’s Disease (Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis) | Wegenerjeva Bolezen (Granulomatoza S Poliangiitisom) |
Whooping Cough | Oslovski Kašelj |
Yeast Infection | Glivična Okužba |
Zika Virus | Zika Virus |
Describing The Symptoms
Living in Slovenia, you might come across different circumstances. It is important to be able to express and describe the symptoms to the people around you in a certain language. This will assist you in describing how you are feeling at the moment to someone.
Here is a table of all the Slovenian phrases which can help you describe your symptoms:
English Phrases | Slovenian Phrases |
I am sick | Jaz sem bolan. |
I have fever | Imam vročino. |
I need to go see a doctor | Moram k zdravniku. |
I feel nauseous. | Počutim se slabost. |
I am suffering from cancer. | Zbolevam za rakom. |
I need medicines | Potrebujem zdravila. |
Can you get me some painkillers? | Mi lahko prineseš protibolečinska zdravila? |
My head hurts | Boli me glava. |
I need some rest | Potrebujem počitek. |
Let’s start a healthy diet. | Začnimo z zdravo prehrano. |
I feel dizzy and nauseous | Počutim se vrtoglavica in slabost. |
I suffer from anxiety | Trpim zaradi tesnobe. |
Could you please bring me some tissues? | Mi lahko prosim prinesete nekaj robčkov? |
I am much better now | Zdaj sem veliko bolje. |
Needing Financial Support

To consult a doctor or visit a hospital it is important to be financially stable. The health systems all over the world are increasing money thus having higher costs with every passing day. In such a scenario, knowing about the financial costs of hospitalizations and medicines is important.
Here is a table for you to ask about and discuss the financial situation of the hospitals and health system in Slovenian:
Phrases in English | Phrases in Slovenian |
I need money for the treatments. | Potrebujem denar za zdravljenje. |
I have paid my fee. | Svojo pristojbino sem plačal. |
The hospital has higher costs. | Bolnišnica ima višje stroške. |
I cannot afford the hospital fee. | Bolnišnice si ne morem privoščiti. |
I do not have health insurance. | Nimam zdravstvenega zavarovanja. |
How can I get my health insurance? | Kako lahko pridobim zdravstveno zavarovanje? |
How much is the fee? | Koliko je pristojbina? |
Why are medicines so expensive? | Zakaj so zdravila tako draga? |
The medicines are really cheap. | Zdravila so res poceni. |
What are the costs of getting admitted to the hospital? | Kakšni so stroški sprejema v bolnišnico? |
The Psychiatry department is more expensive than the other departments. | Oddelek za psihiatrijo je dražji od drugih oddelkov. |
The hospital has good services but I cannot afford them. | Bolnišnica ima dobre storitve, vendar si jih ne morem privoščiti. |
Dentistry
Dentistry is a very common department that countless people visit every day. Many people have different oral issues or issues with their teeth which is why they need to visit dentists. To be able to communicate the issue properly to the dentists, knowing the basic vocabulary about dentistry in Slovenian is important.
This terminology can help you if you are studying medicine and are currently a part of the faculty. Medical Students need to know these words in Slovenian so that they can learn better and faster. The people, in general, must also be aware of all the words in case they have any complaints or problems.
Here is a table with some phrases about dentistry:
English Vocabulary | Slovenian Vocabulary |
Abscess | Absces |
Ache | Bolečina |
Acid | Kislina |
Adult Teeth | Odrasli Zobje |
Alignment | Poravnavo |
Amalgam | Amalgam |
Anesthesia | Anestezija |
Anesthetic | Anestetik |
Appointment | Sestanek |
Assistant | Pomočnik |
Baby Teeth | Mlečni Zobje |
Bacteria | Bakterije |
Bands | Pasovi |
Bicuspid | Bikuspidalni |
Bite | Ugriz |
Bridge | Mostu |
Bristle | Ščetina |
Brush | Krtača |
Canine | Pasji |
Caps | Kape |
Caries | Kariesa |
Cavity | Votlina |
Checkup | Preveri |
Chew | Žvečiti |
Cleaning | Čiščenje |
Consultation | Posvetovanje |
Correction | Popravek |
Cuspid | Cuspid |
Decay | Propadanje |
Degree | Stopnje |
Dental | Zobozdravstveni |
Dental School | Zobozdravstvena Šola |
Dentist | Zobozdravnik |
Dentures | Proteze |
Diagnosis | Diagnoza |
Diploma | Diploma |
Drill | Vrtalnik |
Eat | Jesti |
Education | Izobraževanje |
Enamel | Sklenina |
Endodontics | Endodontija |
Exam | Izpit |
Examination | Pregled |
False Teeth | Umetni Zobje |
Fear | Strah |
Filling | Polnjenje |
Floss | Nitka |
Fluoride | Fluorid |
Food | Hrano |
Front Teeth | Sprednji Zobje |
Gargle | Grgrati |
Gingivitis | Gingivitis |
Gold | Zlato |
Gums | Dlesni |
Health | Zdravje |
Healthy | Zdravo |
Hurt | Boli |
Hygiene | Higieno |
Hygienist | Higienik |
Impacted | Vplivalo |
Implant | Implantat |
Incisor | Sekalec |
Infection | Okužba |
Inflammation | Vnetje |
Injection | Injekcija |
Injury | Poškodba |
Inlay | Vložek |
Instrument | Instrument |
Insurance | Zavarovanje |
Jaw | Čeljust |
Lab | Laboratoriju |
Laboratory | Laboratoriju |
Lips | Ustnice |
Local | Lokalna |
Local Anesthesia | Lokalna Anestezija |
Malocclusion | Malokluzija |
Medication | Zdravila |
Medicine | Zdravilo |
Molar | Molar |
Mold | Plesen |
Mouth | Usta |
Needle | Iglo |
Nerve | Živec |
Numb | Otopel |
Nurse | Medicinska Sestra |
Office | Pisarna |
Open | Odprto |
Operate | Delovati |
Oral Surgery | Oralna Kirurgija |
Orthodontist | Ortodont |
Pain | Bolečine |
Painful | Boleč |
Painless | Neboleč |
Palate | Palača |
Patient | Potrpežljiv |
Periodontal | Parodontalne |
Permanent Teeth | Stalni Zobje |
Plaque | Plošča |
Premolar | Premolar |
Prevention | Preprečevanje |
Primary Teeth | Primarni Zobje |
Protect | Zaščititi |
Pull | Potegnite |
Remedy | Zdravilo |
Retainers | Držala |
Rinse | Sperite |
Root | Koren |
Root Canal | Koreninski Kanal |
Rubber Bands | Elastika |
Sealant | Tesnilna Masa |
Sink | Umivalnik |
Smile | Nasmeh |
Sugar | Sladkor |
Surgery | Operacija |
Sweets | Sladkarije |
Teeth | Zob |
Tissue | Tkivo |
Tooth | Zob |
Toothache | Zobobol |
Toothbrush | Zobna Ščetka |
Toothpaste | Zobna Pasta |
Toothpick | Zobotrebec |
Treatment | Zdravljenje |
Underbite | Podgriz |
White | Belo |
Whiten | Pobeliti |
Wisdom Teeth | Modrostni Zobje |
Wisdom Tooth | Modrostni Zob |
X-Ray | Rentgen |
Inquiring About Someone’s Health
If you are a part of the faculty and have your colleague sick then you must want to ask about their health. It is important to notice the conditions of people living around us and therefore deal with their issues appropriately. If your colleague thinks they have your support then they will be more friendly toward you.
It is a nice gesture to check up on your partner and the people around you. Slovenian health and medical vocabulary can especially come in handy on such occasions. Asking your friends if they need anything while they are sick is yet another way of making someone feel better while suffering from a sickness.
Here is a table of some phrases which can help you inquire about someone’s health:
English Phrases | Slovenian Phrases |
Do you need help with anything | Potrebuješ pomoč pri nečem? |
How are you feeling now? | Kako se počutiš zdaj? |
You should go see a doctor. | Moral bi iti k zdravniku. |
You look pale today. | Danes izgledaš bledo. |
I brought you a cup of coffee. | Thug mé cupán caife duit. |
You should take some rest. | Moral bi si malo odpočiti. |
I’ll buy the medicines for you. | Kupil ti bom zdravila. |
Did you consult a doctor? | Ste se posvetovali z zdravnikom? |
What does your doctor say? | Kaj pravi vaš zdravnik? |
Get well soon! | Ozdravi kmalu! |
Food For Sick People
It is important to know what kind of food makes the patients feel happy. Knowing Slovenian vocabulary for healthy meals can help you order food or offer it to a sick person.
Here is a table of some Slovenian words for the eatables which speed up patient’s recovery:
English Words | Slovenian Words |
Chicken Soup | Kokošja Juha |
Broths | Juhe |
Garlic | Česen |
Coconut Water | Kokosova Voda |
Hot Tea | Vroč Čaj |
Honey | Srček |
Ginger | Ingver |
Spicy Foods | Začinjene Hrane |
Bananas | Banane |
Oatmeal | Ovsena Kaša |
Yogurt | Jogurt |
Fruits | Sadje |
Avocados | Avokado |
Green Leafy Vegetables | Zelena Listnata Zelenjava |
Salmon | Losos |
Tip Of The Day
While visiting a sick friend, it is a nice idea to bring some flowers with you. The flowers have a nice fragrance which is liked by most people and brightens their mood up. There are other things as well which you can bring with you, for instance, chocolates, etc.
Slovenian people do appreciate homecooked food and therefore making a bowl of soup can help in the speedy recovery of the person that you are taking care of. You can also make a hot cup of tea for them and serve it with their favorite snack or food so that they feel happy.
Wrapping Up

By now, you must be familiar with all the important phrases about health and medicine in Slovenia. It is important to be aware of the ethics and words related to health in Slovenia. The words related to health which you have learned today can help you in various spheres of your life.
If you liked this blog then make sure to check other blogs on the Ling app by Simya Solutions. We also have a blog about the Slovenian alphabet and Slovenian Sentence Structure so grab the opportunity and don’t miss out on much. Checking out the blogs can help you learn Slovenian faster and in an easy way.