Korean Conversation · Level 192
15 words
Korean word
약사
Pronunciation
Romanizationyakssa
Meaning
- nounpharmacist
Example
약사에게 물어보세요.yak ssa e ge mu reo bo se yo
Ask the pharmacist.
More examples
약사에게 복용 시간을 물어봤어요.yak ssa e ge po gyong si ga neul mu reo bwa sseo yo
I asked the pharmacist when to take it.
Core concept
The knowledgeable healthcare worker who helps patients use medicine correctly.
Common phrases
약사에게 복용 시간을 물어보다yak ssa e ge po gyong si ga neul mu reo bo da
ask the pharmacist when to take it
약사와 약에 대해 상의하다yak ssa wa ya ge tae hae sang ui ha da
consult the pharmacist about medicine
Similar words
약국 직원yakkkuk chigwon: A pharmacy employee serves customers, takes payment, and arranges products in the store.
의사uisa: A medical professional checks symptoms, identifies illness, and plans medical treatment.
간호사kanhosa: A trained hospital worker cares for patients, observes their condition, and assists with care.
Definition in Korean
환자에게 맞는 약을 선택·조제하고 부작용과 복용주의를 안내하는 직업hwan ja e ge man neun ya geul seon taek cho je ha go pu ja gyong gwa po gyong ju ui reul an nae ha neun chi geop
Word origin
The term comes from Sino-Korean vocabulary for medicine and a master or specialist, describing a specialist who works with medicine.
Usage tips
- A pharmacist helps people understand how to take medicine, while a doctor diagnoses illness.