Korean word

안과

Pronunciation

Romanizationangwa

Meaning

  • nouneye clinic

Example

오늘 안과에 갈 거예요.o neul an gwa e kal kkeo ye yo

I'm going to the eye clinic today.

Illustration for 안과 (eye clinic)

More examples

지난주에 안과에서 진료를 받았어요.chi nan ju e an gwa e seo chil lyo reul pa da sseo yo

I had a consultation at the eye clinic last week.

Core concept

A medical specialty and clinic focused on checking, diagnosing, and treating the eyes.

Common phrases

  • 안과에 가다an gwa e ka da

    go to the eye clinic

  • 안과 진료an gwa chil lyo

    eye clinic visit

  • 안과 예약an gwa ye yak

    eye clinic appointment

Similar words

안과의사angwauisa: A doctor who diagnoses eye diseases and chooses treatments, including surgery when needed.
안경점angyeongjeom: A shop that sells glasses and contact lenses and fits them to the correct prescription.
이비인후과ibiinhugwa: A medical department that examines and treats problems of the ears, nose, and throat.
병원pyeongwon: A medical institution where people receive treatment and may stay for continued care.

Definition in Korean

눈의 질환을 진단하고 치료하며 시력 검사와 안약 처방 등을 하는 의학 분야 또는 그 진료과nu nui chil hwa neul chin dan ha go chi ryo ha myeo si ryeok keom sa wa a nyak cheo bang teung eul ha neun ui hak pu nya tto neun keu chil lyo gwa

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements for eye and a specialized medical field, so it came to name eye medicine and its clinic.

Usage tips

  • This word points to medical care, while places that sell or adjust glasses are described separately in Korean.

Related words

  • 안과의사angwauisaophthalmologistnoun
  • 안과학angwahakophthalmologynoun

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