Level 1 · Survival Korean

Korean Hospital & Pharmacy Vocabulary병원과 약국에서

Learn essential medical vocabulary for visiting a doctor or pharmacy in Korea. Master how to describe pain and express obligation.

13 words · tap 🔊 to hear native-speaker pronunciation

  1. 의사[uisa]noun

    doctor

    의사 선생님을 만나고 싶어요.I want to see a doctor.

  2. 약[yak]noun

    medicine / medication

    약을 먹어야 해요.You must take medicine.

  3. 약국[yakguk]noun

    pharmacy

    약국에서 감기약을 샀어요.I bought cold medicine at the pharmacy.

  4. 머리[meori]noun

    head / hair

    머리가 아파요.My head hurts. (I have a headache.)

  5. 배[bae]noun

    stomach / belly

    배가 아파요.My stomach hurts.

  6. 목[mok]noun

    neck / throat

    목이 아파요.My throat hurts.

  7. 열[yeol]noun

    fever / heat

    열이 나요.I have a fever.

  8. 기침[gichim]noun

    cough

    기침이 심해요.My cough is severe.

  9. 감기[gamgi]noun

    cold / flu

    감기에 걸렸어요.I caught a cold.

  10. 알레르기[allereugi]noun

    allergy

    땅콩 알레르기가 있어요.I have a peanut allergy.

  11. 보험[boheom]noun

    insurance

    보험이 있어요?Do you have insurance?

  12. 처방전[cheobangjon]noun

    prescription

    처방전을 약국에 가져가세요.Take the prescription to the pharmacy.

  13. 진찰[jinchal]noun

    medical examination

    진찰을 받고 싶어요.I'd like to get a medical examination.

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