Korean word

건강

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeongang

Meaning

  • nounhealth

Example

건강이 제일 중요해요.keon gang i che il chung yo hae yo

Health is the most important thing.

Illustration for 건강 (health)

More examples

매일 물을 마시고 충분히 쉬어야 건강을 챙길 수 있어요.mae il mu reul ma si go chung bun hi swi eo ya keon gang eul chaeng gil ssu i sseo yo

To take care of your health, you need to drink water every day and get enough rest.

Core concept

A balanced state in which the body and mind work well and illness or discomfort is absent.

Common phrases

  • 건강검진keon gang geom jin

    health checkup

  • 건강을 챙기다keon gang eul chaeng gi da

    take care of one's health

  • 건강을 유지하다keon gang eul yu ji ha da

    maintain one's health

Similar words

체력cheryeok: The strength and stamina that help someone stay active and regain energy.
컨디션keondisyeon: A person's bodily condition, energy, and feelings at a certain time.
몸mom: The living physical body of a person or animal.
건강상태keongangsangtae: The condition of a person's health, including how well the body is working.

Definition in Korean

몸과 마음이 잘 기능하고 병이나 불편함이 없는 상태mom gwa ma eu mi chal ki neung ha go pyeong i na pul pyeon ha mi eom neun sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements associated with being strong and with peaceful well-being, linking physical strength to a calm state.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use health as an uncountable noun, so this Korean noun usually refers to overall well-being without an article.

Other meanings

  • conditionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 건강보험keongangboheomhealth insurancenoun
  • 건강식품keongangsikpumhealth foodnoun

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