Korean word

검사

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeomsa

Meaning

  • nountest

Example

병원에서 검사를 받았어요.pyeong wo ne seo keom sa reul pa da sseo yo

I had a test at the hospital.

Illustration for 검사 (test)

More examples

이 기계는 정기 검사를 받아야 해요.i ki gye neun cheong gi keom sa reul pa da ya hae yo

This machine needs regular inspections.

Core concept

A check that produces a judgment about the state or possible problem of something.

Common phrases

  • 혈액검사hyeo raek kkeom sa

    blood examination

  • 건강검사keon gang geom sa

    health examination

  • 검사 결과keom sa kyeol gwa

    examination results

Similar words

검진keomjin: A regular health examination for finding possible problems early.
진단chindan: A conclusion about the nature or seriousness of a condition after examination.
점검cheomgeom: A thorough check of machines or equipment for defects or unsafe conditions.
조사chosa: A planned investigation that collects evidence to explain a situation or cause.

Definition in Korean

대상(사물·사람)의 상태나 이상 유무를 일정한 방법으로 살펴 판정하는 절차나 그 결과tae sang sa mul sa ram ui sang tae na i sang yu mu reul il jeong han pang beo beu ro sal pyeo pan jeong ha neun cheol cha na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

As a Sino-Korean compound, it joins meanings related to examination and investigation to express checking something and reaching a conclusion.

Usage tips

  • In hospital situations, this word means a medical test, while in other settings it can mean an inspection rather than a school test.

Other meanings

  • prosecutornoun
  • inspectionnoun

Related words

  • 검사하다keomsahadaexamineverb
  • 검사원keomsawonexaminernoun
  • 검사실keomsasilexamination roomnoun

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