sakit ulu hati
The English phrase 'heartburn' is translated into Indonesian as sakit ulu hati.
The term is used to describe the pain caused by stomach acid. Unlike the English word 'heartburn', which references the heart, the Indonesian term focuses on the actual anatomical location of the discomfort.
Meaning: pain caused by stomach acid (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sakit ulu hati literally means 'pain in the epigastrium' (the pit of the stomach).
Which one should you use?
While sakit ulu hati is the standard term, you may encounter nyeri ulu hati, which specifically means 'epigastric pain'. Additionally, the informal phrase Panas di dada can be used to describe the sensation of a 'burning sensation in the chest'.
Did you know?
- The word hati used in sakit ulu hati refers to the liver anatomically, but in a cultural sense, it is the center of human emotion and soul.
- In Indonesian, the concept of the 'heart' as an organ is jantung, but this word is almost never used to describe emotions or the 'heartburn' sensation.
- The term sakit is a linguistic relative of the Tagalog word sakit, as both languages belong to the Austronesian family.
Examples in context
- Saya merasa sakit ulu hati setelah makan pedas.I feel heartburn after eating spicy food.
- Apakah sakit ulu hati Anda sudah berkurang?Is your heartburn getting any better?
- Obat ini sangat ampuh untuk sakit ulu hati.This medicine is very effective for heartburn.
Example conversation
Budi and Sari are talking about their health at lunch.
- SariSari, kenapa kamu terlihat tidak nyaman?Sari, why do you look uncomfortable?
- SariAku sedang merasa sakit ulu hati, Budi.I am feeling heartburn, Budi.
- BudiApa kamu ingin minum obat maag?Do you want to take some antacid?
- SariYa, tolong ambilkan satu di tas saya.Yes, please get one from my bag.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hati, sakit, ulu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
