English–Korean

“paramedic” in Korean

Korean

Also응급구조사 (eunggeupkkujosa)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkugeupttaewon

Example

골목에서 구급대원이 응급처치를 하고 있었어요.kol mo ge seo ku geup ttae wo ni eung geup cheo chi reul ha go i sseo sseo yo

A paramedic was giving first aid in the alley.

Illustration for 구급대원 (paramedic)

How to say “paramedic” in Korean

“Paramedic” in Korean is 구급대원 (kugeupttaewon).

A medical responder who checks a patient's condition, gives urgent care, and helps get the patient to a hospital.

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

Example sentences with 구급대원

응급 상황에서 구급대원이 환자를 신속히 병원으로 이송했다.eung geup sang hwang e seo ku geup ttae wo ni hwan ja reul sin so ki pyeong wo neu ro i song haet tta

In an emergency, the paramedic quickly transported the patient to the hospital.

Tips for using 구급대원

  • The number 119 is an important Korean life-safety number, making this word useful in conversations about accidents and sudden illness.

Other Korean words for “paramedic”

사고 현장에 응급구조사가 도착했다.sa go hyeon jang e eung geup kku jo sa ga to cha kaet tta

A paramedic arrived at the scene of the accident.

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