Korean word

내원

Pronunciation

Romanizationnaewon

Meaning

  • nounhospital visit

Example

내원 전에 예약해 주세요.nae won cheo ne ye ya kae chu se yo

Please make an appointment before your hospital visit.

Illustration for 내원 (hospital visit)

More examples

내원 목적을 먼저 말씀해 주세요.nae won mok jjeo geul meon jeo mal sseum hae chu se yo

Please tell me the purpose of your hospital visit first.

Core concept

Going to a healthcare facility because an examination or consultation is needed.

Common phrases

  • 내원 목적nae won mok jjeok

    purpose of hospital visit

  • 내원 시간nae won si gan

    time of hospital visit

  • 병원 내원pyeong won nae won

    hospital visit

Similar words

병원 방문pyeongwon pangmun: Going to a hospital because of illness or for medical advice.
진료chillyo: Professional medical care that includes examination, treatment, or advice.

Definition in Korean

의료기관에 방문하여 진료나 상담을 받으려고 오는 행위나 그 방문자.ui ryo gi gwa ne pang mun ha yeo chil lyo na sang da meul pa deu ryeo go o neun haeng wi na keu pang mun ja

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word developed from elements associated with coming to a medical institution and is specialized for that setting.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful for understanding notices and clinic language, where a formal noun is preferred over casual descriptions of going in for care.

Related words

  • 내원하다naewonhadavisit a healthcare facilityverb
  • 내원환자naewonhwanjapatient visiting a healthcare facilitynoun

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