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Revision as of 17:51, 29 March 2023
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As a Korean language teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the Korean Vocabulary related to health and wellness. This lesson will guide you through the Korean terms used to describe symptoms, illnesses, and medical conditions. Learning these essential phrases will allow you to have effective conversations with doctors, pharmacists or when talking to your Korean friends about your health.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Exercise and Fitness Vocabulary & Count to 10.
Common Illnesses and Symptoms
Here are some common illnesses and symptoms in Korean:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 두통 | “du-tong” | Headache |
| 발열 | “bal-yeol” | Fever |
| 기침 | “gi-chim” | Cough |
| 몸살 | “mom-sal” | Body aches / muscle pain |
| 설사 | “seol-sa” | Diarrhea |
Body Parts
Having the ability to talk about your body parts can help you describe to others where you experience pain or discomfort. Here are some essential body part terms in Korean:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 머리 | “meo-ri” | Head |
| 얼굴 | “eol-gul” | Face |
| 손 | “son” | Hand |
| 발 | “bal” | Foot |
| 등 | “deung” | Back |
Medical Conditions
It’s important to know how to describe medical conditions in Korean. Here are some terms related to medical conditions:
| Korean | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 알러지 | “al-leo-ji” | Allergy |
| 천식 | “cheon-sik” | Asthma |
| 당뇨병 | “dang-nyo-byeong” | Diabetes |
| 고혈압 | “go-hyeol-ab” | High blood pressure |
| 저혈압 | “jeo-hyeol-ab” | Low blood pressure |
Talking to a Doctor
When at the doctor’s office, you may need to describe your symptoms. Here are some phrases that may come in handy:
- “저는 머리가 아파요.” – “jeo-neun meo-ri-ga a-pa-yo” – “I have a headache.”
- “열이 나요.” – “yeol-i na-yo” – “I have a fever.”
- “기침이 나와요.” – “gi-chim-i na-wa-yo” – “I have a cough.”
- “이곳이 아프네요.” - “i-goshi a-peu-ne-yo” - “This area hurts.”
Additional Vocabulary
Here are some additional vocabulary words that may come in handy when discussing health and wellness.
- “건강” – “geon-gang” – Health
- “노화” – “no-hwa” – Aging
- “의사” – “ui-sa” – Doctor
- “약” – “yak” – Medicine
- “병원” – “byeong-won” – Hospital
Remember, when talking about health and wellness in Korean, it’s always important to be as descriptive as possible. By knowing the proper vocabulary words, you’ll be able to communicate more effectively with others who are helping you with your health issues.
Sources
- Sick of Not Knowing Korean? 50+ Medical Korean Words and ...
- 10 Timely Vocabulary About Health In Korean Language - Ling App
- English-Korean-Japanese Korean-English-Japanese Medical and ...
- Incorporation of Korean Electronic Data Interchange Vocabulary into ...
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