Korean word

입원

Pronunciation

Romanizationibwon

Meaning

  • nounhospital stay

Example

지금 입원 중이에요.chi geum i bwon chung i e yo

I'm in the hospital now.

Illustration for 입원 (hospital stay)

More examples

병원에서 입원 날짜를 정했어요.pyeong wo ne seo i bwon nal jja reul cheong hae sseo yo

I decided on the hospital admission date at the hospital.

Core concept

Entering a hospital and staying there for treatment.

Common phrases

  • 입원 날짜i bwon nal jja

    hospital admission date

  • 입원 비용i bwon pi yong

    hospitalization costs

  • 입원 안내i bwon an nae

    hospital admission guide

Similar words

통원tongwon: Receiving care through regular visits to a hospital without staying there.
퇴원toewon: Going home after finishing a stay in the hospital for treatment.
병원pyeongwon: An institution that provides medical care for sick or injured people.

Definition in Korean

병원에 들어가 일정 기간 머물면서 치료를 받는 상태나 그 행위pyeong wo ne teu reo ga il jeong ki gan meo mul myeon seo chi ryo reul pan neun sang tae na keu haeng wi

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines meanings for enter and institution, creating the image of entering a hospital for care.

Usage tips

  • It refers to staying in the hospital for treatment, not merely visiting a doctor for a short appointment.

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