English–Korean

“surgery” in Korean

Korean

Also외과 (oegwa)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsusul

Example

내일 수술을 받아요.nae il su su reul pa da yo

I am having surgery tomorrow.

Illustration for 수술 (surgery)

How to say “surgery” in Korean

“Surgery” in Korean is 수술 (susul).

An operation in which a doctor uses an incision or instruments to treat disease or injury inside the body.

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

Example sentences with 수술

그는 큰 수술을 받았다.keu neun keun su su reul pa dat tta

He underwent major surgery.

Tips for using 수술

  • English learners can remember that surgery normally points to cutting or internal treatment rather than an ordinary examination or injection.

Other Korean words for “surgery”

어제 친구가 외과에 입원했어.eo je chin gu ga oe gwa e i bwon hae sseo

My friend was admitted to the surgical ward yesterday.

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