Korean word

의사

Pronunciation

Romanizationuisa

Meaning

  • noundoctor

Example

저는 의사가 되고 싶어요.cheo neun ui sa ga toe go si peo yo

I want to be a doctor.

Illustration for 의사 (doctor)

More examples

어제 검사 결과 때문에 의사와 상담했어요.eo je keom sa kyeol gwa ttae mu ne ui sa wa sang dam hae sseo yo

I consulted a doctor about yesterday's test results.

Core concept

A medical professional who examines patients, prescribes medicine, and treats illness.

Common phrases

  • 동네 의사tong ne ui sa

    local doctor

  • 병원 의사pyeong won ui sa

    hospital doctor

  • 응급실 의사eung geup ssil ui sa

    emergency room doctor

Similar words

의사님uisanim: A respectful way to address a medical doctor.
의료진uiryojin: A team of healthcare workers caring for patients.
간호사kanhosa: A trained professional who cares for patients and helps with their treatment.
병원pyeongwon: A medical facility where sick or injured people receive care.

Definition in Korean

환자의 상태를 진찰하고 약을 처방하거나 수술 등으로 치료하는 의료 전문직을 가리키는 말.hwan ja ui sang tae reul chin chal ha go ya geul cheo bang ha geo na su sul teung eu ro chi ryo ha neun ui ryo cheon mun ji geul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines ideas of medicine and a skilled professional to mean a medical doctor.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, 의사 (uisa, "doctor") means a medical doctor, while English doctor can also mean someone with a doctoral degree.

Other meanings

  • intentionnoun

Related words

  • 의사소견uisasogyeonmedical opinionnoun
  • 의사면허uisamyeonheomedical licensenoun
  • 의사님uisanimdoctornoun

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