TL;DR
- [byeong-won] means hospital/clinic.
- [yak-guk] means pharmacy.
- [a-pa-yo] means “It hurts / I’m sick.”
🎧 Iru Helper Note — Use Korean Helper Widgets to practice health phrases calmly before you need them.
🌈 The Big Picture
Medical travel Korean should be simple: say what hurts, ask for a hospital or pharmacy, and explain urgent needs clearly.
🧳 Essential Phrase Kit
- [byeong-won] — hospital/clinic
- [yak-guk] — pharmacy
- [ui-sa] — doctor
- [yak] — medicine
- [a-pa-yo] — it hurts / I’m sick
- [yeol] — fever
- [du-tong] — headache
- [eung-geup-sil] — emergency room
🛠️ Use It Fast
- [a-pa-yo] — I’m sick / it hurts.
- [yak-guk eo-di-ye-yo] — Where is the pharmacy?
- [byeong-wo-ne ga-go si-peo-yo] — I want to go to a hospital/clinic.
- [eung-geup-sil eo-di-ye-yo] — Where is the emergency room?
🧭 Travel Tip
For serious symptoms, ask your hotel or nearby staff to call emergency services. Show written symptoms and allergies on your phone.
⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge
- ❌ Being vague with pain → ✅ point and say [yeo-gi a-pa-yo].
- ❌ Forgetting allergy info → ✅ keep it written in Korean.
You can now ask for pharmacy, clinic, or emergency help more clearly. 🏥