Korean word

진료실

Pronunciation

Romanizationchillyosil

Meaning

  • noundoctor's office

Example

예약 시간에 맞춰 진료실에 갔어요.ye yak si ga ne mat chwo chil lyo si re ka sseo yo

I went to the doctor's office on time for my appointment.

Illustration for 진료실 (doctor's office)

More examples

진료실에서 기다렸더니 시간이 오래 걸렸어요.chil lyo si re seo ki da ryeot tteo ni si ga ni o rae keol lyeo sseo yo

I waited in the doctor's office, and the wait lasted a long time.

Core concept

A medical consultation room where healthcare professionals examine patients, discuss their condition, and plan care.

Common phrases

  • 진료실에서chil lyo si re seo

    at the doctor's office

  • 진료실 앞chil lyo sil ap

    in front of the doctor's office

Similar words

진찰실chinchalsil: A room where a doctor checks a patient's body and condition face to face.
대기실taegisil: An indoor area where patients wait for their turn before seeing a medical professional.
병원pyeongwon: A healthcare institution that treats illness or injury and can provide ongoing care.

Definition in Korean

병원이나 보건소 등에서 환자를 진단하고 치료하거나 상담하는 의료 행위가 이루어지는 방이나 공간pyeong wo ni na po geon so teung e seo hwan ja reul chin dan ha go chi ryo ha geo na sang dam ha neun ui ryo haeng wi ga i ru eo ji neun pang i na kong gan

Word origin

진료 (jilryo, "medical care") plus 실 (sil, "room") creates a straightforward compound meaning a room for medical consultations and treatment.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when following hospital signs because it names the destination after reception, rather than the waiting area.

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