English–Korean

“wheelchair” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwilcheeo

Example

병원에서 휠체어를 빌렸어요.pyeong wo ne seo hwil che eo reul pil lyeo sseo yo

I borrowed a wheelchair at the hospital.

Illustration for 휠체어 (wheelchair)

How to say “wheelchair” in Korean

“Wheelchair” in Korean is 휠체어 (hwilcheeo).

A wheeled mobility aid that carries a seated person from place to place.

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

Example sentences with 휠체어

공항에서 휠체어를 밀어 드렸어요.kong hang e seo hwil che eo reul mi reo teu ryeo sseo yo

I pushed a wheelchair for someone at the airport.

Tips for using 휠체어

  • When speaking about people, wheelchair user is respectful and more natural than wheelchair-bound because a wheelchair supports movement.

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