Korean word

과다복용

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwadabogyong

Meaning

  • nounoverdose

Example

약을 과다복용하면 부작용이 생길 수 있다.ya geul kwa da bo gyong ha myeon pu ja gyong i saeng gil ssu it tta

If you take too much medicine, you may have side effects.

Illustration for 과다복용 (overdose)

More examples

의사는 환자에게 과다복용에 주의하라고 말했다.ui sa neun hwan ja e ge kwa da bo gyong e chu ui ha ra go mal haet tta

The doctor told the patient to be careful about overdosing.

Core concept

Too much of a medicine or substance enters the body and causes harmful effects.

Common phrases

  • 과다복용에 주의하다kwa da bo gyong e chu ui ha da

    be careful about overdosing

  • 과다복용으로 인한 부작용kwa da bo gyong eu ro in han pu ja gyong

    side effects caused by an overdose

  • 과다복용을 예방하다kwa da bo gyong eul ye bang ha da

    prevent overdosing

Similar words

과다섭취kwadaseopchwi: Harmful effects caused by eating too much food or taking too much medicine.
과량복용kwaryangbogyong: Taking medicine beyond the amount set for safe use.
과용kwayong: Using or taking something excessively for a short time or over a long period, causing harm.

Definition in Korean

필요한 양보다 약이나 성분을 지나치게 복용하여 몸에 해를 일으키는 상태pi ryo han yang bo da ya gi na seong bu neul chi na chi ge po gyong ha yeo mo me hae reul i reu ki neun sang tae

Word origin

과다 (gwada, "excess") modifies 복용 (bogyong, "taking medicine"), forming a word for taking an excessive amount of medicine or another substance.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often connect overdose with illegal drugs, but this word also applies to ordinary medicines and supplements taken in excessive amounts.

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