English–Korean

“nursing” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanho

Example

그는 간호를 전공했어요.keu neun kan ho reul cheon gong hae sseo yo

He majored in nursing.

Illustration for 간호 (nursing)

How to say “nursing” in Korean

“Nursing” in Korean is 간호 (kanho).

Ongoing professional care that responds to a patient's health, cleanliness, comfort, and recovery.

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

Example sentences with 간호

퇴원 후 집에서의 간호가 중요해요.toe won hu chi be seo ui kan ho ga chung yo hae yo

Nursing care at home after discharge is important.

Tips for using 간호

  • In Korean, this word sounds more specialized than everyday help, so context usually signals health care rather than casual assistance.

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