Essential Korean Phrases: Hospital Edition

Hey there, expats! Facing a hospital visit in Korea and feeling a bit lost in translation? Fret not! This blog is your guide to fun and friendly Korean expressions that'll turn your hospital visit into a breeze. Let's sprinkle some positivity on your healing journey! 💖✨

 

1. Checking In: 

• "접수하러 왔어요." (Jeopsuhareo wasseoyo.)
  • Pronunciation: "Jup-soo-ha-reo wa-sseo-yo."
  • Translation: "I'm here to check in."
  • Example:
    • Patient: "접수하러 왔어요." (I'm here to check in.) "Jup-soo-ha-reo wa-sseo-yo."
    • Receptionist: "알겠어요. 이름이 뭐에요?" (Got it. What's your name?) "Alge-sso-yo i-reum-i mwo-e-yo"

 

 

2. Expressing Discomfort:

• "아프다." (Ahpuda.)
  • Pronunciation: "Ah-poo-da."
  • Translation: "I'm in pain."
  • Example:
    • Patient: "아프다." (I'm in pain.)  "Ah-poo-da."
    • Nurse: "조금만 기다려 주세요. 의사가 곧 오실 거에요." (Please wait a moment. The doctor will be here) "Jog-eum-man gi-dar-yo ju-sseo-yo ui-sa-ga got o-sil kko-e-yo."

3. Asking for Help:

• "도와주세요!" (Dowajuseyo!)
  • Pronunciation: "Do-wa-ju-se-yo."
  • Translation: "Help me, please!"
  • Example:
    • Patient: "도와주세요!" (Help me, please!) "Do-wa-ju-se-yo."
    • Nurse: "무슨 일 있어요?" (What happened?) "Mu-sseun il i-sseo-yo?"

4. Understanding Medical Instructions:

• "이거 어떻게 사용해요?" (Igeo eotteohge sayonghaeyo?)
  • Pronunciation: "Ee-geo uh-dduk-ge sa-yong-hae-yo."
  • Translation: "How do I use this?"
  • Example:
    • Patient: "이거 어떻게 사용해요?" (How do I use this?) "Ee-geo uh-dduk-ge sa-yong-hae-yo."
    • Nurse: "이렇게 하세요." (Do it like this.) "I-ro-ke ha-sseo-yo"

5. Gratitude to the Medical Staff:

• "고맙습니다!" (Gomapseumnida!)
  • Pronunciation: "Go-map-seum-ni-da."
  • Translation: "Thank you!"
  • Example:
    • Patient: "고맙습니다!" (Thank you!) "Go-map-seum-ni-da."
    • Doctor: "건강하게 나아지세요." (Get well soon.) "Gon-gang-ha-ge na-a-ji-sse-yo"

 

 

And there you have it, your mini survival kit for a hospital visit in Korea! Remember, a smile and a positive attitude can work wonders. Wishing you a swift recovery and a burst of health! 🌈💪🏥