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INTRODUCTION
Gina:Hi everyone, I’m Gina.
Mirthe:And I’m Mirthe!
Gina:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Dutch Vocabulary, Lesson 19! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Health and Emergencies. These are five common Dutch medicines and drugs. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at DutchPod101.com
FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS
Gina:Mirthe, what’s our first word?
Mirthe:aspirine
Gina:aspirin
Mirthe:(slow) aspirine (regular) aspirine
Gina:Listeners, please repeat:
Mirthe:aspirine
[pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:This is not as popular as paracetamol, but still works really great as a anti-inflammatory drug.
Gina:Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mirthe:(normal) Aspirine wordt gebruikt als bloedverdunner bij mensen met artritis.
Gina:Aspirin is used as a blood thinner for people with arthritis.
Mirthe:(slow) Aspirine wordt gebruikt als bloedverdunner bij mensen met artritis.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mirthe:paracetamol
Gina:paracetamol
Mirthe:(slow) paracetamol (regular) paracetamol
Gina:Listeners, please repeat:
Mirthe:paracetamol
[pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:This is the most popular painkiller in the Netherlands. Fever, headache or muscle pain are the main reasons to take a tablet of paracetamol.
Gina:Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mirthe:(normal) paracetamol werkt ook goed als je een verkoudheid hebt.
Gina:Paracetamol also works well when you have a cold.
Mirthe:(slow) paracetamol werkt ook goed als je een verkoudheid hebt.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mirthe:ibuprofen
Gina:ibuprofen
Mirthe:(slow) ibuprofen (regular) ibuprofen
Gina:Listeners, please repeat:
Mirthe:ibuprofen
[pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:This popular painkiller is used by Dutch people to help relieve pain. It is used when someone has a toothache, fever, or muscle pain.
Gina:Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mirthe:(normal) Ibuprofen kun je bij de lokale supermarkt kopen en je hebt geen recept van de dokter nodig.
Gina:Ibuprofen can be bought at a local supermarket and does not need a doctor's prescription.
Mirthe:(slow) Ibuprofen kun je bij de lokale supermarkt kopen en je hebt geen recept van de dokter nodig.
Gina:Okay, what’s the next word?
Mirthe:strepsil
Gina:strepsil
Mirthe:(slow) strepsil (regular) strepsil
Gina:Listeners, please repeat:
Mirthe:strepsil
[pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:Strepsils are cough drops that can be bought without a prescription. It helps people with a blocked nose or sore throat.
Gina:Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mirthe:(normal) Strepsil is het meest verkochte product in de wereld bij een zere keel.
Gina:Strepsils are the largest-selling sore throat product in the world
Mirthe:(slow) Strepsil is het meest verkochte product in de wereld bij een zere keel.
Gina:Okay, what’s the last word?
Mirthe:fluimucil
Gina:fluimucil
Mirthe:(slow) fluimucil (regular) fluimucil
Gina:Listeners, please repeat:
Mirthe:fluimucil
[pause - 5 sec.]
Gina:This typical Dutch product is very popular for helping when phlegm makes coughing difficult, such as with bronchitis or asthma. It`s sold as a powder form over-the-counter.
Gina:Now let's hear a sample sentence using this word.
Mirthe:(normal) Fluimucil wordt over het algemeen gegeven aan jonge kinderen of peuters om de keel slijmvrij te maken.
Gina:Fluimucil is mostly given to young children or toddlers to clear the throat of phlegm.
Mirthe:(slow) Fluimucil wordt over het algemeen gegeven aan jonge kinderen of peuters om de keel slijmvrij te maken.
QUIZ
Gina:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? A will give you the Dutch – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready?
Mirthe:aspirine
[pause]Gina:aspirin
Mirthe:paracetamol
[pause]Gina:paracetamol
Mirthe:ibuprofen
[pause]Gina:ibuprofen
Mirthe:strepsil
[pause]Gina:strepsil
Mirthe:fluimucil
[pause]Gina:fluimucil

Outro

Gina:There you have it – five commonly used medicines and drugs in the Netherlands! We have more vocab lists available at DutchPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time!
Mirthe:Tot ziens!

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