Discover Russian Phrases for Summer Health Problems

Summer brings sun, fun… and sometimes unexpected trouble! Here are essential Russian phrases to help you deal with common summer situations:

1. Я сгоре́л/сгоре́ла на со́лнце.
   (I got sunburned.) ☀️
2. У меня́ обезво́живание.
   (I’m dehydrated.) 💧
3. Меня́ покуса́ли комары́.
   (I got bitten by mosquitoes.) 🦟
4. Я отрави́лся/отрави́лась испо́рченной едо́й.
   (I got food poisoning.) 🥴
5. Я получи́л/получи́ла со́лнечный уда́р.
   (I got sunstroke.) 🌡️

💡 Note: Some past tense verbs have masculine and feminine forms, so make sure to choose the right ending for yourself.

Learning these phrases will help you communicate urgent problems quickly and clearly while travelling in Russia.

When in doubt, always check a dictionary.

If you’re interested in everyday Russian, you might also like these posts:

• what you do when you’re sick
• phrases for preparing for a trip
• phrases for staying active
• everyday actions in the kitchen

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