Korean word

간병인

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanbyeongin

Meaning

  • nouncaregiver

Example

어머니가 아프셔서 간병인을 불렀어요.eo meo ni ga a peu syeo seo kan byeong i neul pul leo sseo yo

My mother was sick, so I called a caregiver.

Illustration for 간병인 (caregiver)

More examples

여행 가는 동안 집에 간병인을 부탁했어요.yeo haeng ka neun tong an chi be kan byeong i neul pu ta kae sseo yo

While I was away on a trip, I asked for a caregiver to come to my home.

Core concept

A person who helps a patient or older adult manage everyday life at home or in a hospital.

Common phrases

  • 간병인을 찾다kan byeong i neul chat tta

    find a caregiver

  • 간병인을 부탁하다kan byeong i neul pu ta ka da

    request a caregiver

  • 간병인과 상담하다kan byeong in gwa sang dam ha da

    consult with a caregiver

Similar words

돌보미tolbomi: A helper who provides everyday care and supervision for children or older adults.
요양보호사yoyangbohosa: A registered care worker trained to support older people or people with disabilities.
보호자pohoja: A family member or other responsible person who keeps someone safe and gives needed consent.
간호사kanhosa: A licensed medical worker who helps treat patients and carries out nursing duties.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 가정에서 환자나 노인의 식사·목욕·배변 같은 일상 돌봄을 담당하는 사람pyeong wo ni na ka jeong e seo hwan ja na no i nui sik ssa mo gyok pae byeon ka teun il sang tol bo meul tam dang ha neun sa ram

Word origin

간병 (ganbyeong, "care for a sick person") combines with 인 (in, "person") to mean a person who provides that care.

Usage tips

  • This word focuses on practical daily support rather than medical treatment, so it does not by itself mean doctor or nurse.

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