English–Korean
“isolation room” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongnisil
Example
환자가 격리실로 옮겨졌다.hwan ja ga kyeong ni sil lo om gyeo jeot tta
The patient was moved to an isolation room.
How to say “isolation room” in Korean
“Isolation room” in Korean is 격리실 (kyeongnisil).
A designated room that keeps a person or object apart to prevent infection or meet quarantine rules.
Example sentences with 격리실
간호사는 보호자에게 격리실에서 기다리라고 말했다.kan ho sa neun po ho ja e ge kyeong ni si re seo ki da ri ra go mal haet tta
The nurse told the guardian to wait in the isolation room.
Tips for using 격리실
- English distinguishes isolation for someone who is sick from quarantine for someone who may have been exposed, while this Korean word can cover both settings.