Korean word

간호사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanhosa

Meaning

  • nounnurse

Example

그녀는 간호사예요.keu nyeo neun kan ho sa ye yo

She is a nurse.

Illustration for 간호사 (nurse)

More examples

간호사가 되려면 시험을 봐야 해요.kan ho sa ga toe ryeo myeon si heo meul pwa ya hae yo

You have to take an exam to become a nurse.

Core concept

A trained care professional who helps patients recover and supports them in daily life.

Common phrases

  • 병동 간호사pyeong dong kan ho sa

    ward nurse

  • 신입 간호사si nip kan ho sa

    newly hired nurse

  • 간호사 면허kan ho sa myeon heo

    nursing license

Similar words

의사uisa: Examining patients, diagnosing illness, and prescribing medicine as a medical doctor.
간호조무사kanhojomusa: Helping with basic patient care and observation under medical supervision.
요양보호사yoyangbohosa: Supporting older or dependent people with daily living as a qualified care worker.
간병인kanbyeongin: Helping sick or older people with meals, washing, movement, and other everyday needs.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 요양시설에서 환자의 치료 보조와 일상 돌봄을 제공하는 사람.pyeong wo ni na yo yang si seo re seo hwan ja ui chi ryo po jo wa il sang tol bo meul che gong ha neun sa ram

Word origin

The word combines 간호 (ganho, "nursing care") with 사 (sa, "a professional"), forming a term for someone who provides nursing care.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word usually identifies the professional nurse, not every worker who helps patients, so it signals a specific role in a care team.

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