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A2 noun 9 min de lecture

sairaus

Exemples Notes et astuces sairaus en 30 secondes
Explication sairaus in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should recognize 'sairaus' as the word for 'illness'. You don't need to master all its complex forms yet, but you should know that it is related to 'sairas' (sick). You will likely see it in simple sentences like 'Minulla on sairaus' (I have an illness) or in compound words like 'sairausloma' (sick leave). Focus on the nominative form and the idea that it describes a medical condition. You might hear it in very basic medical contexts or when learning about the Finnish social system. It's a 'big' word for a beginner, so don't worry about the stem changes yet—just learn the basic meaning and its connection to being sick. Most A1 learners will use 'olen kipeä' (I am sick) instead, but knowing 'sairaus' helps you understand signs in a pharmacy or a hospital.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'sairaus' more actively. You should be aware of the consonant gradation where 'sairaus' becomes 'sairauden' in the genitive case. You can use it to describe simple medical situations, such as 'Hänellä on jokin sairaus' (He has some illness). You start to see how it forms compound words like 'sairausvakuutus' (health insurance). At this stage, you should be able to distinguish between 'sairaus' (the noun) and 'sairas' (the adjective). You might use it in a conversation with a doctor or when explaining why someone is absent from work or school. You are also learning the partitive form 'sairautta' for negative sentences like 'Minulla ei ole tätä sairautta' (I don't have this illness). This is the level where the word becomes a functional part of your vocabulary for daily life in Finland.
At the B1 level, you should be comfortable with the various cases of 'sairaus' and its plural forms ('sairaudet', 'sairauksia'). You can discuss different types of illnesses, such as 'krooninen sairaus' (chronic illness) or 'perinnöllinen sairaus' (hereditary illness). You understand the difference between 'sairaus' and 'tauti' and can choose the appropriate word based on the context. You can read news articles about health and understand the main points when they discuss 'kansansairaudet' (national diseases). You can also use the word in more complex sentence structures, such as 'Sairauden vuoksi hän ei voinut tulla' (Because of the illness, he could not come). Your vocabulary is expanding to include related terms like 'sairastua' (to fall ill) and 'sairastaa' (to be ill/suffer from a disease).
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At the B2 level, you use 'sairaus' with nuance and precision. You can participate in discussions about healthcare policy, the ethics of treating certain illnesses, and the impact of 'sairauspoissaolot' on the economy. You understand metaphorical uses of the word in literature or social commentary. You are familiar with technical compound words and can follow medical discussions that use 'sairaus' as a base. You can explain the symptoms and treatments of common illnesses using appropriate terminology. Your command of the cases is near-perfect, and you can easily switch between the singular and plural forms in complex arguments. You also recognize the word in legal and insurance contexts without difficulty, understanding the specific implications of 'sairaus' versus 'vamma' (disability) in a professional setting.
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At the C1 level, 'sairaus' is a tool for professional and academic communication. You can write essays or reports on public health, using 'sairaus' to discuss epidemiology, pathology, and social determinants of health. You understand the historical evolution of the word and its place in Finnish medical history. You can appreciate the subtle connotations it carries in different registers—from the clinical 'sairauskertomus' to the more abstract 'yhteiskunnallinen sairaus' (societal illness). You are capable of discussing complex medical cases and the psychological aspects of living with a 'sairaus'. Your understanding of the word includes its most rare case forms and its use in sophisticated idioms. You can also critique medical texts and understand the nuances between 'sairaus', 'oireyhtymä' (syndrome), and 'patologia' (pathology).
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At the C2 level, your mastery of 'sairaus' is equivalent to that of a native speaker with a high level of education. You can use the word in any context, from highly technical medical research to profound philosophical inquiries. You understand the deepest etymological roots and the various ways the word has been used in Finnish literature across centuries. You can navigate the most complex legal and medical documents where 'sairaus' is a key term, interpreting its meaning with absolute precision. You can also use the word creatively in poetry or prose, playing with its sounds and associations. Your ability to use 'sairaus' and its derivatives is flawless, and you can explain the most subtle differences between it and any related term in the Finnish language. You are essentially an expert in the linguistic and cultural life of the word.
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Exemples Notes et astuces

sairaus en 30 secondes

  • Sairaus means illness or disease in Finnish.
  • It is a noun derived from 'sairas' (sick).
  • It changes to 'sairauden' in the genitive case.
  • It is used in formal, medical, and legal contexts.
The Finnish word sairaus is a fundamental noun that translates most directly to 'illness' or 'disease' in English. It is derived from the adjective 'sairas' (sick/ill) combined with the suffix '-us', which transforms adjectives into abstract nouns. In the Finnish worldview, 'sairaus' represents a state of being unwell that is often more formal or clinical than simply feeling 'kipeä' (sore or sick). It is used to describe specific medical conditions, chronic ailments, and the general concept of pathology.
Medical Context
Used when referring to a diagnosed condition like diabetes (diabetes-sairaus) or a viral infection.
Abstract Usage
Can refer to societal 'ills' or metaphorical sicknesses in literature and philosophy.
When you discuss health insurance, sick leave (sairausloma), or medical history, 'sairaus' is the standard term. It is important to distinguish it from 'tauti', which often implies a specific infectious disease or a 'bug' you might catch. 'Sairaus' is broader, encompassing everything from mental health conditions to long-term physical disabilities.

Hänellä on harvinainen sairaus, joka vaatii jatkuvaa hoitoa.

Understanding the nuances of this word involves recognizing its role in compound words. For instance, 'mielenterveyssairaus' (mental health illness) or 'sydänsairaus' (heart disease). The Finnish language values precision, and while 'sairaus' is a general term, it sets a professional and serious tone. It is also the root for 'sairaala' (hospital), literally meaning a 'place for the sick/illness'. When navigating the Finnish healthcare system, the 'Kela' (Social Insurance Institution) will frequently use 'sairaus' in documents regarding benefits and reimbursements.

Mikä on tämän sairauden yleisin oire?

The word undergoes consonant gradation in its declension, where the 's' at the end changes to 'te-' or 'de-' depending on the case. For example, the genitive (possessive) form is 'sairauden'. This change is a hallmark of Finnish grammar and is vital for A2 learners to master.
Societal Role
Finns view health as a public good, and 'sairaus' is discussed openly in the context of public health initiatives.
In summary, 'sairaus' is the bridge between the feeling of being unwell and the formal medical definition of a condition.
Using 'sairaus' correctly requires an understanding of Finnish cases. As a noun, it follows the declension pattern of words ending in '-us/-ys'. The most common cases you will encounter are the nominative, genitive, partitive, and illative.

Tämä sairaus on perinnöllinen.

Translation: This illness is hereditary.
In this example, the nominative case is used as the subject. When you want to say something belongs to or is related to the illness, you use the genitive 'sairauden'.
Genitive (sairauden)
Sairauden hoito on kallista. (The treatment of the illness is expensive.)
Partitive (sairautta)
Hän ei pelkää sairautta. (He is not afraid of illness.)
The partitive case 'sairautta' is used with negative verbs or when expressing an indefinite amount. For example, 'Tutkijat tutkivat tätä sairautta' (Researchers are studying this illness). When referring to falling into an illness, the illative case 'sairaus + teen' (sairauteen) is used.

Hän sairastui vakavaan sairauteen.

Translation: He fell ill with a serious illness.
Notice the verb 'sairastua' (to fall ill) triggers the illative case. This is a common pattern in Finnish where the verb dictates the case of the following noun. Additionally, 'sairaus' is often the first part of a compound word.
Compound Words
Sairausvakuutus (Health insurance), Sairauskertomus (Medical record), Sairauspoissaolo (Absence due to illness).
In formal writing, you might see the plural forms: 'sairaudet' (illnesses, nominative plural) or 'sairauksien' (of illnesses, genitive plural). 'Sairauksien ehkäisy' means 'prevention of diseases'.

Monet sairaudet voidaan parantaa.

Using the word in sentences also requires knowing its adjectives. You can have a 'tarttuva sairaus' (infectious disease), 'parantamaton sairaus' (incurable illness), or 'psyykkinen sairaus' (mental illness). By combining 'sairaus' with these descriptors, you can communicate complex medical information clearly. Always pay attention to the stem change from 's' to 'de/te' to ensure grammatical accuracy.
In Finland, 'sairaus' is a word you will encounter in various settings, ranging from clinical environments to the evening news. If you visit a Finnish 'terveyskeskus' (health center), the doctor will use 'sairaus' when providing a diagnosis. They might say, 'Kyseessä on krooninen sairaus' (It is a chronic illness).

Lääkäri kirjoitti todistuksen sairaudesta.

Translation: The doctor wrote a certificate of the illness.
Public service announcements and news broadcasts frequently use the term when discussing public health trends, such as the flu season or the prevalence of lifestyle diseases.
Workplace
Human resources (HR) will mention 'sairauspoissaolot' (absences due to illness) in annual reports or policy meetings.
Media
Documentaries about health or scientific breakthroughs will use 'sairaus' as the primary term for the subject of study.
You will also see it on pharmacy labels and medical packaging. Instructions might read 'sairauden oireiden lievittämiseen' (for the relief of symptoms of the illness). In educational settings, biology and health education (terveystieto) classes revolve around the study of different 'sairaudet'. Students learn about 'kansansairaudet' (national diseases), which in Finland typically include cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes.

Suomalaisten yleisin sairaus on verenpainetauti.

Legal and insurance documents are another major source. The 'sairausvakuutuslaki' (Health Insurance Act) governs how citizens are supported during times of ill health. If you are filling out forms for Kela, you will see the word everywhere. It is a keyword for understanding your rights as a resident in Finland. Even in literature, 'sairaus' is used to explore the human condition, often as a metaphor for internal struggle. Whether you are listening to a podcast about wellness or reading a medical brochure, 'sairaus' is the anchor word for all things related to being medically unwell. Its presence in compound words like 'sairausloma' (sick leave) makes it an essential part of the daily vocabulary for anyone working or living in Finland.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing 'sairaus' with 'sairas'. Remember that sairaus is a noun (the illness), while sairas is an adjective (sick). You cannot say 'Minä olen sairaus' (I am an illness); you must say 'Minä olen sairas' (I am sick).

Oikein: Minulla on sairaus. Väärin: Minä olen sairaus.

Another common error involves the declension. Many learners forget the consonant gradation. They might say 'sairausen' instead of 'sairauden'. The 's' changes to 'de' in the genitive case because it is a contracted noun.
The 'T' vs 'D' Confusion
Learners often mix up the partitive (sairautta) and the genitive (sairauden). Note that the partitive keeps the 't' (actually double 'tt'), while the genitive uses 'd'.
Sairaus vs Tauti
While often interchangeable, 'tauti' is more specific to infectious diseases. Using 'tauti' for a mental health condition might sound slightly insensitive or outdated; 'sairaus' is preferred.
Pronunciation can also be a hurdle. The double 'u' in 'sairaus' is short, but the 'au' is a diphthong. Ensure you pronounce both vowels clearly without turning them into a single English-like sound.

Hänellä on sairaus. (He has an illness - correct use of the habitive construction 'minulla on').

Misusing the habitive construction is common. In English, we say 'I have an illness'. In Finnish, we say 'At me is an illness' (Minulla on sairaus). Using the nominative 'Minä' with 'sairaus' is a direct translation error from English. Finally, learners often struggle with the plural partitive 'sairauksia'. For example, 'Maailmassa on paljon sairauksia' (There are many illnesses in the world). The change from 'us' to 'uksia' is a complex plural rule that requires practice. Avoiding these mistakes involves focusing on the 'stem' of the word and understanding how Finnish expresses possession and state of being differently than English. By mastering 'sairauden', 'sairautta', and 'sairauksia', you will sound much more natural.
Finnish has several words that overlap with 'sairaus', and choosing the right one depends on the context and the severity of the condition. The most common alternative is tauti. While 'sairaus' is the general term for 'illness', 'tauti' often refers to a specific disease, especially one that is infectious or has a clear cause (e.g., 'vatsatauti' - stomach bug, 'tartuntatauti' - infectious disease).
Tauti vs Sairaus
'Sairaus' is the state of being ill; 'tauti' is the specific entity or pathogen causing it. 'Sairaus' is more formal and clinical.
Vaiva
This means 'ailment' or 'trouble'. It is used for minor or chronic issues that are bothersome but not necessarily life-threatening (e.g., 'selkävaiva' - back trouble).
Oire
Meaning 'symptom'. You don't have a 'sairaus' of coughing; you have a 'sairaus' that has a 'cough' as an 'oire'.

Hänellä on jokin vaiva jalassa, mutta se ei ole vakava sairaus.

Another word is vamma, which means 'injury' or 'disability'. While an illness (sairaus) can lead to a disability (vamma), they are distinct categories in Finnish law and medicine. For mental health, you might hear häiriö (disorder), such as 'syömishäiriö' (eating disorder). In poetic or archaic Finnish, you might encounter kipu (pain) used broadly, or paha (evil/badness) in very old texts to describe illness. However, in modern Finnish, 'sairaus' remains the king of medical terminology.

Mikä tauti on kyseessä?

Understanding these synonyms helps you navigate the nuances of Finnish health talk. 'Sairaus' is your safe, formal bet for almost any medical condition. Choosing 'vaiva' makes you sound more colloquial and less alarmed, while 'tauti' focuses on the specific biological cause.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The suffix '-us' is one of the most productive in Finnish for creating abstract nouns from adjectives.

Guide de prononciation

UK /ˈsɑi̯.rɑus/
US /ˈsɑi̯.rɑus/
Stress is always on the first syllable: SAI-raus.
Rime avec
vapaus kauneus oikeus viisaus rakkaus pimeys varkaus pakkaus
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'au' as a single English 'o' sound.
  • Failing to tap the 'r' properly.
  • Stress on the second syllable.
  • Making the 's' sound like a 'z'.
  • Shortening the vowels too much.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 2/5

Easy to recognize in texts once the root 'sairas' is known.

Écriture 4/5

Difficult due to the 's' to 'de/te' stem change in declension.

Expression orale 3/5

Diphthong 'au' and rolled 'r' require some practice.

Écoute 2/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to hear.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

sairas kipeä terve olla minulla

Apprends ensuite

sairastaa sairastua sairaala hoito lääkäri

Avancé

epidemiologia patologia diagnoosi prognoosi oireyhtymä

Grammaire à connaître

Consonant Gradation (kpt-vaihtelu)

sairaus -> sairauden (s changes to d/te)

Habitive Construction

Minulla on sairaus (I have an illness)

Partitive with Negation

Minulla ei ole sairautta.

Illative with 'sairastua'

Sairastua sairauteen.

Plural Formation of -us nouns

sairaus -> sairaudet

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Exemples par niveau

1

Minulla on sairaus.

I have an illness.

Uses the habitive construction (Minulla on).

2

Mikä sairaus tämä on?

What illness is this?

Interrogative sentence with 'mikä'.

3

Sairaus on paha.

The illness is bad.

Simple Subject-Verb-Adjective structure.

4

Hänellä on sairausloma.

He/she has sick leave.

Compound word: sairaus + loma.

5

Onko tämä sairaus?

Is this an illness?

Question formed with '-ko'.

6

Sairaus ei ole kiva.

Illness is not nice.

Negative sentence with 'ei ole'.

7

Tämä on yleinen sairaus.

This is a common illness.

Adjective 'yleinen' modifies the noun.

8

Katso tätä sairautta.

Look at this illness.

Imperative 'katso' with partitive case.

1

Sairauden oireet ovat kovat.

The symptoms of the illness are severe.

Genitive case: sairauden.

2

Miten tätä sairautta hoidetaan?

How is this illness treated?

Partitive case: sairautta.

3

Hän sairastui vakavaan sairauteen.

He fell ill with a serious illness.

Illative case: sairauteen.

4

Onko sinulla jokin sairaus?

Do you have some illness?

Habitive question.

5

Sairaus voi olla perinnöllinen.

An illness can be hereditary.

Modal verb 'voi'.

6

Tämä sairaus alkoi eilen.

This illness started yesterday.

Past tense 'alkoi'.

7

Sairaudesta on vaikea puhua.

It is difficult to talk about the illness.

Elative case: sairaudesta.

8

Lääkäri tutkii sairautta.

The doctor is examining the illness.

Partitive object.

1

Krooninen sairaus vaatii pitkää hoitoa.

A chronic illness requires long treatment.

Adjective 'krooninen'.

2

Sairauden syytä ei vielä tiedetä.

The cause of the illness is not yet known.

Passive voice 'ei tiedetä'.

3

Monet sairaudet tarttuvat helposti.

Many illnesses are easily contagious.

Plural nominative: sairaudet.

4

Hän on kärsinyt tästä sairaudesta vuosia.

He has suffered from this illness for years.

Perfect tense 'on kärsinyt'.

5

Sairaus vaikuttaa koko perheeseen.

The illness affects the whole family.

Verb 'vaikuttaa' + illative.

6

On tärkeää ehkäistä sairauksia.

It is important to prevent illnesses.

Plural partitive: sairauksia.

7

Sairauden diagnoosi oli selvä.

The diagnosis of the illness was clear.

Genitive relationship.

8

Hän sai lääkkeen sairautensa hoitoon.

He got medicine for the treatment of his illness.

Possessive suffix: sairautensa.

1

Sairausvakuutus korvaa osan kuluista.

Health insurance covers part of the costs.

Compound: sairaus + vakuutus.

2

Psyykkinen sairaus on yhtä vakava kuin fyysinen.

A mental illness is as serious as a physical one.

Comparison 'yhtä... kuin'.

3

Sairauden eteneminen voidaan pysäyttää.

The progression of the illness can be stopped.

Passive potential 'voidaan pysäyttää'.

4

Hän tekee työtä sairaudestaan huolimatta.

He works despite his illness.

Postposition 'huolimatta' + elative.

5

Sairauspoissaolot ovat lisääntyneet tänä vuonna.

Absences due to illness have increased this year.

Plural compound subject.

6

Lääketiede etsii parannuskeinoa tähän sairauteen.

Medical science is looking for a cure for this illness.

Ness-noun 'parannuskeino'.

7

Sairauden pelko voi rajoittaa elämää.

The fear of illness can limit life.

Abstract noun subject.

8

Hänellä todettiin harvinainen sairaus.

He was diagnosed with a rare illness.

Passive past 'todettiin'.

1

Sairauden stigma on edelleen suuri ongelma.

The stigma of illness is still a major problem.

Loanword 'stigma' in Finnish.

2

Sairaus voidaan nähdä myös sosiaalisena rakenteena.

Illness can also be seen as a social construct.

Essive case 'rakenteena'.

3

Epidemia levitti sairautta kulovalkean tavoin.

The epidemic spread the illness like wildfire.

Simile 'tavoin'.

4

Sairauden patofysiologia on monimutkainen.

The pathophysiology of the illness is complex.

Scientific terminology.

5

Hän pohti sairautensa merkitystä elämälleen.

He pondered the meaning of his illness for his life.

Reflective verb 'pohtia'.

6

Sairauden puhkeaminen liittyy usein stressiin.

The onset of the illness is often linked to stress.

Noun 'puhkeaminen' (onset).

7

Tutkimus keskittyy sairauksien ennaltaehkäisyyn.

The study focuses on the prevention of illnesses.

Illative 'ennaltaehkäisyyn'.

8

Sairaus ei määrittele ihmisen arvoa.

An illness does not define a person's value.

Verb 'määritellä'.

1

Sairauden eksistentiaalinen ulottuvuus on kiehtova.

The existential dimension of illness is fascinating.

Advanced abstract vocabulary.

2

Hän analysoi sairauden kuvausta kirjallisuudessa.

He analyzed the depiction of illness in literature.

Noun 'kuvaus' (depiction).

3

Sairauden ja terveyden välinen raja on veteen piirretty viiva.

The line between illness and health is a line drawn in water (blurred).

Idiomatic expression.

4

Sairausvakuutusjärjestelmän reformi on välttämätön.

A reform of the health insurance system is necessary.

Complex compound genitive.

5

Hän on omistanut elämänsä tämän sairauden tutkimiseen.

He has dedicated his life to the study of this illness.

Perfect tense + translative.

6

Sairauden vaikutukset yhteiskunnan kestävyysvajeeseen.

The effects of illness on the society's sustainability gap.

Economic terminology.

7

Sairaus voi olla katalyytti henkiselle kasvulle.

An illness can be a catalyst for spiritual growth.

Metaphorical usage.

8

Sairauden ilmenemismuodot vaihtelevat yksilöllisesti.

The manifestations of the illness vary individually.

Compound 'ilmenemismuoto'.

Collocations courantes

krooninen sairaus
perinnöllinen sairaus
vakava sairaus
sairauden oireet
sairauden hoito
mielenterveyssairaus
tarttuva sairaus
sairauden diagnoosi
parantamaton sairaus
sairauden ehkäisy

Phrases Courantes

sairausloma

— Leave from work due to illness.

Hän on sairauslomalla.

sairauskertomus

— A patient's medical history or record.

Lääkäri luki sairauskertomuksen.

sairausvakuutus

— Health insurance coverage.

Minulla on kattava sairausvakuutus.

sairauspoissaolo

— Absence from work or school due to illness.

Sairauspoissaoloja on paljon.

kansansairaus

— A disease common in a specific population (e.g., heart disease in Finland).

Diabetes on suomalainen kansansairaus.

sairauspäiväraha

— Daily allowance paid during sick leave.

Kela maksaa sairauspäivärahaa.

sairauskulut

— Medical expenses incurred due to illness.

Sairauskulut ovat suuret.

sairausapua

— Medical aid or assistance.

Hän tarvitsee sairausapua.

sairauskohtaus

— A sudden medical attack (e.g., heart attack).

Hän sai sairauskohtauksen.

sairauseläke

— Disability pension or ill-health retirement.

Hän jäi sairauseläkkeelle.

Expressions idiomatiques

"sairaus on mielen tila"

— Metaphorical idea that illness is a state of mind.

Jotkut sanovat, että sairaus on mielen tila.

philosophical
"sairaus ei tule kello kaulassa"

— Illness doesn't come with a warning (literally 'with a bell around its neck').

Muista säästää, sairaus ei tule kello kaulassa.

proverbial
"sairauden voittaminen"

— Overcoming an illness through willpower or treatment.

Hänen sairauden voittamisensa oli ihme.

inspirational
"sairaus vei voimat"

— The illness took away all strength.

Pitkä sairaus vei voimat.

neutral
"sairaus iski"

— Illness struck suddenly.

Sairaus iski kesken loman.

neutral
"sairauden varjossa"

— Living under the shadow of an illness.

Hän eli vuosia sairauden varjossa.

literary
"sairaus kalvaa"

— The illness is eating away at someone.

Sairaus kalvaa hänen terveyttään.

literary
"sairaus paranee"

— The illness is getting better/healing.

Toivottavasti sairaus paranee pian.

neutral
"sairauden kourissa"

— In the grip of an illness.

Hän on vakavan sairauden kourissa.

literary
"sairaus opettaa"

— Illness teaches (one values life more).

Sairaus opettaa meitä arvostamaan terveyttä.

philosophical

Famille de mots

Noms

sairas (sick person)
sairaala (hospital)
sairaanhoitaja (nurse)
sairastuminen (falling ill)

Verbes

sairastaa (to be ill)
sairastua (to fall ill)
sairastuttaa (to make someone ill)

Adjectifs

sairas (sick)
sairaaloinen (sickly)
sairaslomalla (on sick leave)

Apparenté

terveys
tauti
hoito
lääke
potilas
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Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Sigh-raus'. You 'sigh' when you have a 'sairaus' because being ill is frustrating.

Association visuelle

Imagine a red medical cross with the word SAI-RAUS written across it in bold letters.

Word Web

sairaala sairas sairaanhoitaja sairausloma sairastaa sairastua sairauden sairautta

Défi

Try to use 'sairaus' in the genitive case (sairauden) in three different sentences today.

Origine du mot

Derived from the adjective 'sairas'. The word 'sairas' has roots in Proto-Finnic *sairas, possibly borrowed from Baltic or Germanic sources (compare Old High German 'sēr' - painful/sore).

Sens originel : Painful, sore, or wounded.

Uralic (Finnic).

Contexte culturel

Be careful when using 'psyykkinen sairaus'; while accepted, 'mielenterveysongelma' (mental health problem) is sometimes used to reduce stigma.

English speakers often use 'sick' for both minor and major issues. Finns use 'sairaus' specifically for the major/clinical ones.

Sairas Karhunen (folk stories) Finnish medical journals like 'Duodecim' Kela health benefits documentation

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

At the doctor

  • Mikä sairaus minulla on?
  • Onko tämä vakava sairaus?
  • Miten tätä sairautta hoidetaan?
  • Onko sairaus perinnöllinen?

At work

  • Olen sairauslomalla.
  • Tarvitsen todistuksen sairaudesta.
  • Sairauspoissaoloja on paljon.
  • Sairausvakuutus hoitaa kulut.

News/Media

  • Uusi sairaus leviää.
  • Sairauden syy selvisi.
  • Sairauksien määrä kasvaa.
  • Tutkijat tutkivat sairautta.

Pharmacy

  • Lääke tähän sairauteen.
  • Sairauden oireiden lievitys.
  • Onko tämä sairaus tarttuva?
  • Sairauden hoitoon tarkoitettu.

Insurance/Kela

  • Sairauspäivärahan haku.
  • Sairauskulujen korvaus.
  • Sairauskertomuksen tilaus.
  • Sairauseläkehakemus.

Amorces de conversation

"Tiedätkö, mikä on yleisin sairaus Suomessa?"

"Oletko koskaan kärsinyt jostain vakavasta sairaudesta?"

"Miten sairaus vaikuttaa ihmisen elämään?"

"Onko sinun suvussasi jokin perinnöllinen sairaus?"

"Mitä mieltä olet sairausvakuutusjärjestelmästä?"

Sujets d'écriture

Kirjoita päivä, jolloin sairaus muutti suunnitelmasi.

Miten suhtaudut sairauteen ja terveyteen elämässäsi?

Kuvaile, miltä tuntuu olla sairas ilman diagnoosia.

Pohdi, miten yhteiskunta voisi ehkäistä sairauksia paremmin.

Kirjoita kirje ystävälle, joka kärsii pitkäaikaisesta sairaudesta.

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