Indonesian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Medical in Indonesian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Indonesian words for medical are rumah sakit pemerintah (government hospital), klinik swasta (private clinic) and kronis (chronic). The full Indonesian medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Indonesian vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Indonesian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key medical vocabulary
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| rumah sakit pemerintah | government hospital |
| klinik swasta | private clinic |
| kronis | chronic |
| hasil pemeriksaan | examination results |
| rekam medis | medical record |
| rawat inap | hospitalisation |
| antrian panjang | long waiting list/queue |
| jaminan pengobatan | treatment coverage |
| iuran | copayment / monthly premium |
| naik kelas | upgrade (BPJS class upgrade) |
Example sentences
Saya memiliki penyakit kronis.
I have a chronic illness.
Dokter memeriksa rekam medis saya.
The doctor examined my medical record.
Diperlukan rawat inap dua hari.
A two-day hospitalisation is needed.
Antrian di BPJS sangat panjang.
The BPJS queue is very long.
Saya pilih klinik swasta untuk antrian lebih pendek.
I chose the private clinic for a shorter queue.
Iuran BPJS dibayar setiap bulan.
The BPJS premium is paid every month.
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