Korean word

병실

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeongsil

Meaning

  • nounhospital room

Example

어머니가 지금 병실에 계세요.eo meo ni ga chi geum pyeong si re kye se yo

My mother is in the hospital room right now.

Illustration for 병실 (hospital room)

More examples

간호사가 병실에서 환자를 돌봤어요.kan ho sa ga pyeong si re seo hwan ja reul tol bwa sseo yo

The nurse took care of the patient in the hospital room.

Core concept

A hospital room where a patient stays during treatment or recovery.

Common phrases

  • 병실을 배정하다pyeong si reul pae jeong ha da

    assign a hospital room

  • 병실로 이송되다pyeong sil lo i song doe da

    be transferred to a hospital room

  • 병실에서 간호를 받다pyeong si re seo kan ho reul pat tta

    receive care in a hospital room

Similar words

병동pyeongdong: A hospital section with several patient rooms and facilities for inpatient care.
병상pyeongsang: A hospital bed or assigned bed space where a patient lies while receiving care.
개인실kaeinsil: A hospital room set aside for one person's use.
중환자실chunghwanjasil: A special hospital unit for critically ill patients needing constant care and close observation.

Definition in Korean

환자가 입원해 치료나 회복을 위해 일정 기간 머무르는 병원의 방.hwan ja ga i bwon hae chi ryo na hoe bo geul wi hae il jeong ki gan meo mu reu neun pyeong wo nui pang

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean compound combining the ideas of illness and room, creating a transparent name for a patient's room in a hospital.

Usage tips

  • English hospital room does not show whether the room is private or shared, and this Korean noun is equally neutral about the number of beds.

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