English–Korean

“hospital” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongwon

Example

병원에 가야 해요.pyeong wo ne ka ya hae yo

I have to go to the hospital.

Illustration for 병원 (hospital)

How to say “hospital” in Korean

“Hospital” in Korean is 병원 (pyeongwon).

A medical institution where sick or injured people receive treatment and may stay for continued care.

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

Example sentences with 병원

예약 없이 병원에 가면 오래 기다려야 해요.ye yak eop ssi pyeong wo ne ka myeon o rae ki da ryeo ya hae yo

If you go to the hospital without an appointment, you have to wait a long time.

Tips for using 병원

  • This is a useful everyday word for talking about appointments, visits, and getting medical help in Korean.

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