English at the Doctor's Clinic: Simple Sentences for You and Your Child
By Jhansi D Mohan, English & Communication Coach · 11 October 2026
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At the hospital or clinic, you want to explain the problem clearly, for yourself or your child, and understand what the doctor says. You don't need medical words. These simple sentences will help you at the reception, with the doctor and at the pharmacy, with meanings in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
At the reception
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
I'd like to see a doctor, please.
நான் மருத்துவரைப் பார்க்க வேண்டும்.నేను డాక్టర్ని కలవాలి.मुझे डॉक्टर को दिखाना है।
I have an appointment at 11 o'clock.
எனக்கு 11 மணிக்கு அப்பாயிண்ட்மென்ட் இருக்கிறது.నాకు 11 గంటలకు అపాయింట్మెంట్ ఉంది.मेरा 11 बजे का अपॉइंटमेंट है।
How long do I have to wait?
நான் எவ்வளவு நேரம் காத்திருக்க வேண்டும்?నేను ఎంతసేపు ఎదురుచూడాలి?मुझे कितनी देर इंतज़ार करना होगा?
Explaining the problem
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
I've had a fever since yesterday.
நேற்றிலிருந்து எனக்குக் காய்ச்சல் இருக்கிறது.నిన్నటి నుండి నాకు జ్వరం ఉంది.मुझे कल से बुखार है।
I have a bad headache.
எனக்குக் கடுமையான தலைவலி இருக்கிறது.నాకు బాగా తలనొప్పిగా ఉంది.मेरे सिर में बहुत दर्द है।
My stomach hurts after eating.
சாப்பிட்ட பிறகு எனக்கு வயிறு வலிக்கிறது.తిన్న తర్వాత నాకు కడుపు నొప్పిగా ఉంటుంది.खाने के बाद मेरे पेट में दर्द होता है।
I feel tired all the time.
எப்போதும் சோர்வாக இருக்கிறது.ఎప్పుడూ అలసటగా ఉంటుంది.मुझे हर समय थकान महसूस होती है।
When your child is unwell
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
My son has a cough and a cold.
என் மகனுக்கு இருமலும் சளியும் இருக்கிறது.మా అబ్బాయికి దగ్గు, జలుబు ఉన్నాయి.मेरे बेटे को खाँसी और ज़ुकाम है।
She vomited twice this morning.
இன்று காலை அவள் இரண்டு முறை வாந்தி எடுத்தாள்.ఈరోజు ఉదయం అది రెండుసార్లు వాంతి చేసుకుంది.आज सुबह उसने दो बार उल्टी की।
He isn't eating properly.
அவன் சரியாகச் சாப்பிடுவதில்லை.వాడు సరిగ్గా తినడం లేదు.वह ठीक से खाना नहीं खा रहा है।
Asking the doctor
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Is it serious?
இது தீவிரமானதா?ఇది తీవ్రమైనదా?क्या यह गंभीर है?
How many times a day should I take this?
இதை ஒரு நாளைக்கு எத்தனை முறை சாப்பிட வேண்டும்?దీన్ని రోజుకు ఎన్నిసార్లు వేసుకోవాలి?यह दिन में कितनी बार लेनी है?
Should I take it before or after food?
சாப்பிடுவதற்கு முன்பா பின்பா?భోజనానికి ముందా, తర్వాతా?खाने से पहले लेनी है या बाद में?
When should I come back?
மீண்டும் எப்போது வர வேண்டும்?మళ్లీ ఎప్పుడు రావాలి?मुझे दोबारा कब आना है?
Tip: if you don't understand, it's always fine to say "Sorry, could you explain that again, slowly?" Doctors want you to understand your treatment.
At the pharmacy
English
தமிழில்తెలుగులోहिंदी में
Could you give me the medicines on this prescription?
இந்த மருந்துச் சீட்டில் உள்ள மருந்துகளைத் தர முடியுமா?ఈ ప్రిస్క్రిప్షన్లోని మందులు ఇవ్వగలరా?क्या आप इस पर्ची की दवाइयाँ दे सकते हैं?
Is there a cheaper option?
விலை குறைவான மாற்று ஏதாவது இருக்கிறதா?తక్కువ ధరలో వేరే ఏదైనా ఉందా?क्या कोई सस्ता विकल्प है?
5 common mistakes
❌ Don't say
✅ Say
I am having fever.
I have a fever.
My head is paining.
I have a headache. / My head hurts.
My stomach is paining.
I have a stomach ache. / My stomach hurts.
He is having cold.
He has a cold.
Doctor, give tablet.
Could you prescribe something for this, please?
"pain" என்பதை வினைச்சொல்லாக "is paining" என்று பயன்படுத்துவது தவறு. "hurts" அல்லது "I have a … ache" என்று சொல்லுங்கள். நோயைக் குறிக்கும்போது "have" பயன்படுத்துங்கள், "am having" அல்ல.'pain' ను క్రియగా 'is paining' అని వాడటం తప్పు. 'hurts' లేదా 'I have a … ache' అని చెప్పండి. అనారోగ్యం గురించి చెప్పేటప్పుడు 'am having' కాదు, 'have' వాడండి.'pain' को क्रिया की तरह 'is paining' कहना गलत है। 'hurts' या 'I have a … ache' कहें। बीमारी बताते समय 'am having' नहीं, 'have' कहें।
A short conversation you can practise
Doctor: Good morning. What's the problem? You: Good morning, doctor. My daughter has had a fever since yesterday, and she has a bad cough. Doctor: Is she eating properly? You: Not really. She's very tired. Doctor: I'll give her some syrup. Two times a day, after food. You: Thank you, doctor. When should we come back? Doctor: If the fever doesn't go down in three days, come back.
Practise this with a family member, once as the doctor and once as the parent. Next time you visit a clinic, try to say the first sentence in English yourself.
By Jhansi D Mohan, English & Communication Coach · 11 October 2026