Korean Conversation · Level 320
15 words
Korean word
항생제
Pronunciation
Romanizationhangsaengje
Meaning
- nounantibiotic
Example
의사가 항생제를 처방했어요.ui sa ga hang saeng je reul cheo bang hae sseo yo
The doctor prescribed an antibiotic.
More examples
감기에는 보통 항생제를 먹지 않아요.kam gi e neun po tong hang saeng je reul meok jji a na yo
You usually do not take antibiotics for a cold.
Core concept
A medicine that targets harmful bacteria and stops an infection from spreading.
Common phrases
항생제를 복용하다hang saeng je reul po gyong ha da
take antibiotics
항생제를 처방받다hang saeng je reul cheo bang bat tta
be prescribed antibiotics
항생제를 남용하다hang saeng je reul na myong ha da
misuse antibiotics
Similar words
항균제hanggyunje: Medicine or substance that prevents bacteria and other tiny organisms from growing.
항바이러스제hangbaireoseuje: Medicine that treats an infection by stopping viruses from multiplying.
항진균제hangjingyunje: Medicine used to treat an infection caused by fungi such as mold or yeast.
소독약sodogyak: Liquid or chemical used on wounds, skin, or surfaces to kill or control germs.
Definition in Korean
세균을 죽이거나 증식을 억제하여 감염을 치료하는 약.se gyu neul chu gi geo na cheung si geul eok jje ha yeo ka myeo meul chi ryo ha neun yak
Word origin
The term is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning resist, life, and medicinal agent, describing medicine that acts against living microbes.
Usage tips
- English speakers sometimes use antibiotic for any infection medicine, but antibiotics work against bacteria and not viruses.
Related words
- 항생제 내성hangsaengje naeseongantibiotic resistancenoun
- 항생제 사용hangsaengje sayongantibiotic usenoun
- 항생물질hangsaengmuljjilantibioticnoun