Week 18: Maya gets a spring allergy

Danish with English gloss, line-aligned.

waking up unwell
Storyboard: On Thursday morning, Maya wakes up and feels terrible. Her head is heavy, her eyes itch, and her throat is dry. She decides she ought to stay home from work.
Det er torsdag morgen, og mit vækkeur ringer.It is Thursday morning, and my alarm rings.
Jeg vågner og har det rigtig dårligt.I wake up and feel really terrible.
Mit hoved er tungt, og jeg er meget træt.My head is heavy, and I am very tired.
Jeg åbner mine øjne, men de klør meget.I open my eyes, but they itch a lot.
Det gør faktisk lidt ondt, når jeg blinker.It actually hurts a little when I blink.
Jeg prøver at drikke lidt vand fra glasset på mit bord.I try to drink some water from the glass on my table.
Men min hals er helt tør.But my throat is completely dry.
Det gør ondt i halsen, når jeg synker.It hurts in my throat when I swallow.
Jeg kigger på min telefon for at se, hvad klokken er.I look at my phone to see what time it is.
Den er halv otte, og jeg tager normalt bussen på det her tidspunkt.It is half past seven, and I normally take the bus at this time.
Men jeg har slet ingen energi i dag.But I have no energy at all today.
Jeg føler mig ikke bare træt, men rigtig syg.I do not just feel tired, but really sick.
Jeg burde helt sikkert blive hjemme fra arbejde i dag.I definitely ought to stay home from work today.
Jeg skriver en kort besked til min kollega Peter.I write a short message to my colleague Peter.
Jeg forklarer, at jeg er syg og ikke kommer ind på kontoret.I explain that I am sick and will not be coming into the office.
Han svarer hurtigt, at jeg bare skal slappe af og blive rask.He replies quickly that I should just relax and get well.
Jeg burde ringe til lægeklinikken, når de åbner.I ought to call the medical clinic when they open.
Men lige nu vil jeg bare lukke mine øjne og hvile mit tunge hoved.But right now I just want to close my eyes and rest my heavy head.
calling the clinic
Storyboard: She calls her local medical clinic. She explains her unfamiliar symptoms to the receptionist, who agrees she ought to see a doctor today and gives her an appointment for the early afternoon.
Jeg finder telefonnummeret til min lokale lægeklinik.I find the phone number for my local medical clinic.
Nummeret er toogtredive, femogfyrre, syvogtres, niogfirs.The number is thirty-two, forty-five, sixty-seven, eighty-nine.
Jeg ringer til dem og venter et par minutter.I call them and wait a few minutes.
En venlig receptionist tager telefonen.A friendly receptionist answers the phone.
"Lægeklinikken, du taler med Hanna," siger hun."Medical clinic, you are speaking with Hanna," she says.
Jeg forklarer, at jeg er blevet rigtig syg i dag.I explain that I have become really sick today.
"Mit hoved er tungt, og mine øjne klør," siger jeg."My head is heavy, and my eyes itch," I say.
Jeg fortæller hende også, at min hals gør ondt.I also tell her that my throat hurts.
Hun spørger, om jeg har feber.She asks if I have a fever.
Jeg svarer, at det tror jeg ikke, men jeg er meget træt.I answer that I do not think so, but I am very tired.
"Du burde tale med en læge i dag," siger receptionisten."You ought to speak with a doctor today," the receptionist says.
Hun kigger i kalenderen for at finde en tid.She looks in the calendar to find an appointment.
"Kan du komme klokken et?" spørger hun."Can you come at one o'clock?" she asks.
"Ja, det passer perfekt," svarer jeg."Yes, that fits perfectly," I reply.
"Husk at tage dit gule sundhedskort med," siger hun."Remember to bring your yellow health card," she says.
Jeg takker hende og lægger på.I thank her and hang up.
Nu skal jeg bare slappe lidt af, før jeg går derhen.Now I just need to relax a bit before I walk over there.
scanning health card
Storyboard: Maya walks slowly to the clinic. In the reception area, she scans the yellow health card she received when she moved to Denmark to check in for her appointment.
Klokken er lidt over et.It is a little past one o'clock.
Jeg går langsomt over til lægeklinikken.I walk slowly over to the medical clinic.
Det er en kort tur, men jeg er stadig meget øm og træt.It is a short trip, but I am still very sore and tired.
Jeg finder mit gule sundhedskort frem.I take out my yellow health card.
Solen skinner udenfor.The sun is shining outside.
Men jeg burde have solbriller på, for lyset gør ondt i mine øjne.But I ought to wear sunglasses, because the light hurts my eyes.
Jeg kommer ind i klinikkens reception.I enter the clinic's reception.
Der hænger en lille maskine på væggen.A small machine hangs on the wall.
Man skal altid scanne sit gule sundhedskort her.You always have to scan your yellow health card here.
Jeg fik kortet med posten, da jeg flyttede til Danmark.I got the card in the mail when I moved to Denmark.
Jeg scanner det gule kort på maskinen.I scan the yellow card on the machine.
Den siger en lille lyd og blinker grønt.It makes a little sound and flashes green.
Det betyder, at lægen ved, jeg er her.That means that the doctor knows I am here.
Jeg går ind i selve venteværelset.I walk into the actual waiting room.
Jeg sætter mig på en ledig stol og venter.I sit down on an empty chair and wait.
waiting room boy
Storyboard: She sits in the quiet waiting room near a little boy. The boy complains loudly that his ear hurts, while his mother gently tries to comfort him.
Jeg sætter mig på en stol i venteværelset.I sit down on a chair in the waiting room.
Rummet er næsten helt stille.The room is almost completely quiet.
Jeg venter tålmodigt.I wait patiently.
Mit hoved er stadig meget tungt.My head is still very heavy.
En mor og en lille dreng sidder over for mig.A mother and a little boy sit opposite me.
Drengen er måske fem år gammel.The boy is maybe five years old.
Han holder en hånd på sit højre øre.He holds a hand on his right ear.
"Av, mit øre gør ondt!" siger han højt."Ouch, my ear hurts!" he says loudly.
Hans mor kigger på ham.His mother looks at him.
"Jeg ved det godt, skat," siger hun blidt."I know, sweetie," she says gently.
"Men det gør meget ondt!" klager drengen."But it hurts a lot!" the boy complains.
"Lægen burde snart kalde på os," siger moren."The doctor ought to call us soon," the mother says.
Hun lægger en arm om hans skuldre.She puts an arm around his shoulders.
Drengen sukker højt.The boy sighs loudly.
Han ser meget træt ud.He looks very tired.
Jeg forstår ham godt.I understand him well.
Min egen hals gør også rigtig ondt.My own throat really hurts too.
Jeg vil bare gerne have det godt igen.I just want to feel well again.
explaining the pain
Storyboard: The friendly doctor calls her in. Maya sits in his bright office and explains exactly where it hurts, pointing to her scratchy throat, her heavy head, and her red eyes.
En venlig læge åbner døren og kalder mit navn.A friendly doctor opens the door and calls my name.
Jeg går ind på hans lyse kontor.I go into his bright office.
Vi sætter os ved hans skrivebord.We sit down at his desk.
"Hvordan har du det i dag?" spørger han."How are you feeling today?" he asks.
"Jeg har det virkelig dårligt," svarer jeg."I feel really bad," I answer.
Lægen kigger på mig.The doctor looks at me.
"Hvor gør det ondt?" spørger han venligt."Where does it hurt?" he asks kindly.
Jeg peger på min hals.I point to my throat.
"Min hals gør meget ondt," forklarer jeg."My throat hurts a lot," I explain.
"Den er meget tør.""It is very dry."
Lægen nikker og lytter opmærksomt.The doctor nods and listens attentively.
"Mit hoved er også meget tungt," fortsætter jeg."My head is also very heavy," I continue.
Jeg rører ved mit ansigt.I touch my face.
"Og mine øjne er helt røde.""And my eyes are completely red."
De klør hele tiden.They itch all the time.
"Du burde absolut hvile dig," siger han."You absolutely ought to rest," he says.
Han tænder en lille lygte.He turns on a small flashlight.
"Lad mig kigge nærmere på dig," siger han."Let me take a closer look at you," he says.
spring allergy diagnosis
Storyboard: The doctor listens to her breathing and looks at her throat. He explains it is a common spring allergy she has never experienced before, and says she ought to buy some mild medicine.
Lægen beder mig om at åbne munden.The doctor asks me to open my mouth.
"Sig ah," siger han med et smil."Say ah," he says with a smile.
Han kigger grundigt på min hals.He looks carefully at my throat.
Bagefter lytter han til min vejrtrækning.Afterward, he listens to my breathing.
Han spørger, om jeg har det dårligt andre steder.He asks if I feel unwell anywhere else.
Jeg fortæller, at mit hoved også gør ondt.I tell him that my head also hurts.
"Det er ikke en forkølelse," siger han."It is not a cold," he says.
"Du har en almindelig forårsallergi," forklarer han."You have a common spring allergy," he explains.
Jeg bliver lidt overrasket.I am a little surprised.
Jeg har aldrig haft allergi før.I have never had allergies before.
Han fortæller mig, at det er helt normalt.He tells me that it is completely normal.
Træerne og blomsterne her er nye for min krop.The trees and flowers here are new to my body.
"Du burde købe noget mild medicin på apoteket," siger lægen."You ought to buy some mild medicine at the pharmacy," the doctor says.
Han lover, at det hurtigt vil hjælpe.He promises that it will help quickly.
"Så får du det godt igen," tilføjer han."Then you will feel well again," he adds.
Jeg er meget lettet.I am very relieved.
Min hals gør ondt, men det er heldigvis ikke alvorligt.My throat hurts, but fortunately it is not serious.
pharmacy visit
Storyboard: Maya stops at the pharmacy on her way back. The pharmacist hands her a small box of allergy pills and suggests some sweet drops because her throat still hurts.
På vej hjem fra lægen går jeg ind på det lokale apotek.On my way home from the doctor, I go into the local pharmacy.
Jeg trækker et nummer i maskinen og venter lidt.I pull a number from the machine and wait a little.
En venlig farmaceut kalder nummer femogtredive.A friendly pharmacist calls number thirty-five.
Jeg går hen til skranken og viser mit gule sundhedskort.I walk over to the counter and show my yellow health card.
Hun finder min recept på computeren.She finds my prescription on the computer.
Farmaceuten giver mig en lille æske med allergipiller.The pharmacist gives me a small box of allergy pills.
"Du burde tage en pille hver morgen," siger hun."You ought to take one pill every morning," she says.
Jeg spørger hende, om hun har noget til min hals.I ask her if she has something for my throat.
"Min hals gør stadig ondt," forklarer jeg."My throat still hurts," I explain.
Hun nikker og foreslår nogle søde halspastiller.She nods and suggests some sweet throat drops.
"De hjælper, når halsen gør ondt," siger hun."They help when your throat hurts," she says.
"Og du burde også drikke meget vand i dag.""And you ought to drink a lot of water today as well."
Jeg takker hende og køber pillerne og pastillerne.I thank her and buy the pills and the drops.
Det koster femogfirs kroner i alt.It costs eighty-five kroner in total.
Jeg er stadig træt og øm, men jeg er glad for at have medicinen.I am still tired and sore, but I am glad to have the medicine.
Nu vil jeg bare gerne hjem til min egen sofa.Now I just want to go home to my own sofa.
skipping badminton
Storyboard: That evening, Maya has to cancel her usual Thursday badminton game. She rests on her sofa, takes her new medicine, and drinks a large cup of hot tea with honey.
Det er torsdag aften, og jeg plejer at spille badminton.It is Thursday evening, and I usually play badminton.
Men jeg er stadig syg, så jeg bliver nødt til at aflyse.But I am still sick, so I have to cancel.
Jeg skriver en besked til min badmintonmakker.I write a message to my badminton partner.
Jeg forklarer, at jeg er syg, og at mit hoved gør ondt.I explain that I am sick and that my head hurts.
Min hals gør også stadig meget ondt.My throat also still hurts a lot.
Jeg burde bare slappe af på sofaen i aften.I ought to just relax on the sofa tonight.
Jeg tager et varmt tæppe over mig.I pull a warm blanket over myself.
Jeg tager min nye medicin fra apoteket.I take my new medicine from the pharmacy.
Derefter laver jeg en stor kop varm te.Afterwards, I make a large cup of hot tea.
Jeg kommer en stor skefuld honning i teen.I put a large spoonful of honey in the tea.
Det føles rigtig godt i min ømme hals.It feels really good in my sore throat.
Jeg drikker den varme te meget langsomt.I drink the hot tea very slowly.
Snart får jeg det lidt bedre.Soon I feel a little better.
Jeg lukker øjnene og lytter til rolig musik.I close my eyes and listen to calm music.
Jeg har det ikke helt godt endnu.I do not feel completely well yet.
Men jeg har det heldigvis allerede lidt bedre.But fortunately I already feel a little better.
Jeg burde gå tidligt i seng og sove.I ought to go to bed early and sleep.
healthy saturday morning
Storyboard: By Saturday morning, the mild medicine has worked perfectly. Maya feels completely well again — clear eyes, no headache. She opens the window to the mild spring air, makes a proper breakfast, and takes a slow walk in the park, glad to have her energy back.
Det er lørdag morgen.It is Saturday morning.
Jeg vågner tidligt, og jeg har det rigtig godt igen.I wake up early, and I feel really well again.
Jeg hvilede mig hjemme hele fredag.I rested at home all day Friday.
Den milde medicin har virket perfekt.The mild medicine has worked perfectly.
Mine øjne er klare, og de klør slet ikke.My eyes are clear, and they do not itch at all.
Jeg har ikke hovedpine, og min hals gør ikke ondt mere.I do not have a headache, and my throat does not hurt anymore.
Jeg står ud af sengen og åbner vinduet til den milde forårsluft.I get out of bed and open the window to the mild spring air.
Det er dejligt at kunne trække vejret uden problemer.It is lovely to be able to breathe without problems.
Jeg går ud i køkkenet for at lave ordentlig morgenmad.I go out into the kitchen to make a proper breakfast.
Jeg spiser brød med ost og drikker en stor kop varm kaffe.I eat bread with cheese and drink a large cup of hot coffee.
Solen skinner, så jeg tænker, at jeg burde gå en tur i parken.The sun is shining, so I think that I ought to go for a walk in the park.
Jeg tager min forårsjakke på og går ned på gaden.I put on my spring jacket and go down to the street.
Træerne er helt grønne nu, og mange mennesker nyder vejret.The trees are completely green now, and many people are enjoying the weather.
Det er virkelig kedeligt at have det dårligt, når det endelig er forår.It is really boring to feel unwell when it is finally spring.
Men i dag føles mine ben stærke, og jeg har min energi tilbage.But today my legs feel strong, and I have my energy back.
Jeg tager en langsom gåtur rundt om den lille sø i parken.I take a slow walk around the small lake in the park.
Heldigvis er jeg helt rask nu, og jeg er klar til at nyde weekenden.Fortunately I am completely healthy now, and I am ready to enjoy the weekend.

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