Living in Korea Series EP 3: "한국 병원에서 - At a Korean Hospital"

 

Episode 3: "한국 병원에서 - At a Korean Hospital"

“안녕하세요! (annyeonghaseyo) This episode will teach you the essential Korean vocabulary and phrases you need to describe symptoms, make appointments, and communicate effectively with medical staff."

[Section 1: Key Vocabulary]

Hospital-Related Words:

• 병원 (byeongwon) – Hospital
• 진료 (jillyo) – Treatment
• 예약 (yeyak) – Appointment
• 증상 (jeungsang) – Symptoms
• 의사 (uisa) – Doctor
• 간호사 (ganhosa) – Nurse
• 약국 (yakkuk) – Pharmacy

Common Symptoms:

• 열 (yeol) – Fever
• 기침 (gichim) – Cough
• 두통 (dutong) – Headache
• 복통 (boktong) – Stomachache
• 몸살 (momsal) – Body ache
• 소화불량 (sohwabullyang) – Indigestion

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[2: Useful Phrases for a Hospital Visit]

“Now, let’s learn some common phrases you’ll use at a hospital.

Making an Appointment:

• 예약을 하고 싶습니다. (yeyakeul hago sipseumnida.) – I’d like to make an appointment.
• 언제 진료를 받을 수 있나요? (eonje jillyoreul badeul su issnayo?) – When can I see the doctor?
• 의사 선생님과 상담하고 싶습니다. (uisa seonsaengnimgwa sangdamhago sipseumnida.) – I’d like to consult with the doctor.

Describing Symptoms:

• 열이 나요. (yeori nayo.) – I have a fever.
• 배가 아파요. (baega apayo.) – My stomach hurts.
• 머리가 아파요. (meoriga apayo.) – I have a headache.
• 기침이 심해요. (gichimi simhaeyo.) – I have a bad cough.
• 소화가 안 돼요. (sohwaga an dwaeyo.) – I have indigestion.

Requesting Assistance:

• 영어를 할 수 있는 의사가 있습니까? (yeongeoreul hal su inneun uisaga itseumnikka?) – Is there an English-speaking doctor available?
• 이 약은 어떻게 먹어야 하나요? (i yageun eotteoke meogeoya hanayo?) – How should I take this medicine?

[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Visiting the hospital with a stomachache.

Receptionist:
어서 오세요. 어떻게 도와드릴까요?
(eoseo oseyo. Eotteoke dowadeurilkkayo?) – Welcome. How can I help you?

Patient:
예약을 하고 싶습니다. 배가 아파서 진료를 받고 싶어요.
(yeyakeul hago sipseumnida. Baega apaseo jillyoreul batgo sipseumnida.) – I’d like to make an appointment. My stomach hurts, and I’d like to see a doctor.

Receptionist:
신분증을 보여주시겠어요?
(sinbunjeungeul boyeo jusigesseoyo?) – Could you show me your ID card?

Patient:
네, 여기 있습니다.
(ne, yeogi itseumnida.) – Yes, here it is.

Receptionist:
잠시만 기다려 주세요. 의사 선생님께 곧 안내해 드리겠습니다.
(jamsiman gidaryeo juseyo. Uisa seonsaengnimkke got annaehae deurigetseumnida.) – Please wait a moment. I’ll let the doctor know shortly.

Doctor:
어디가 불편하신가요?
(eodiga bulpyeonhasingayo?) – Where does it hurt?

Patient:
배가 아프고 소화가 잘 안 돼요.
(baega apeugo sohwaga jal an dwaeyo.) – My stomach hurts, and I’m having trouble digesting food.

Doctor:
알겠습니다. 진료를 시작하겠습니다.
(algetseumnida. Jillyoreul sijakagetseumnida.) – Got it. Let’s begin the examination.

Thank you! 감사합니다. See you next time! 다음에 만나요~”