English–Korean

“doctor” in Korean

Korean

Also박사 (pakssa)

Pronunciation

Romanizationuisa

Example

저는 의사가 되고 싶어요.cheo neun ui sa ga toe go si peo yo

I want to be a doctor.

Illustration for 의사 (doctor)

How to say “doctor” in Korean

“Doctor” in Korean is 의사 (uisa).

A medical professional who examines patients, prescribes medicine, and treats illness.

Full entry for 의사: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 의사

어제 검사 결과 때문에 의사와 상담했어요.eo je keom sa kyeol gwa ttae mu ne ui sa wa sang dam hae sseo yo

I consulted a doctor about yesterday's test results.

Tips for using 의사

  • In Korean, 의사 (uisa, "doctor") means a medical doctor, while English doctor can also mean someone with a doctoral degree.

Other Korean words for “doctor”

아버지는 박사가 되셨어요.a beo ji neun pak ssa ga toe syeo sseo yo

My father became a doctor.

“doctor” in other languages