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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of health vocabulary in Korean. Understanding health-related terms is crucial, especially if you're planning to visit Korea, engage with Korean speakers, or simply expand your language skills. Whether you're describing symptoms, discussing illnesses, or talking about wellness practices, this vocabulary will serve as a vital resource.

We'll structure our lesson to give you a clear understanding of health vocabulary. First, we'll introduce key terms related to body parts, symptoms, and illnesses. Then, we'll delve into sentences you can use in various contexts, from a doctor's visit to casual conversations about health. Finally, to solidify your learning, we’ll have some exercises and practice scenarios.

Key Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Here are some essential health-related terms you'll need. We’ll categorize them into body parts, common symptoms, and illnesses.

Body Parts[edit | edit source]

Understanding the names of body parts is the first step in discussing health. Below is a table with some basic body parts in Korean:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
머리	meori	head
팔	pal	arm
다리	dari	leg
손	son	hand
눈	nun	eye
귀	gwi	ear
코	ko	nose
배	bae	stomach
가슴	gaseum	chest
등	deung	back

Common Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Next, let's look at some common symptoms you may want to describe. Here’s a vocabulary table for your reference:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
아프다	apeuda	to hurt
기침하다	gichimhada	to cough
열이 나다	yeori nada	to have a fever
메스꺼움	meseukkeoum	nausea
두통	dutong	headache
근육통	geunyuoktong	muscle pain
피로	piro	fatigue
구토하다	gutohada	to vomit
소화불량	sohwa bullyang	indigestion
기운이 없다	giun-i eobda	to feel weak

Common Illnesses[edit | edit source]

Finally, it's important to know vocabulary for common illnesses. Here’s a table to help you out:

Korean	Pronunciation	English
감기	gamgi	cold
독감	doggam	flu
알레르기	allerugi	allergy
천식	cheonsik	asthma
당뇨병	dangnyobyeong	diabetes
고혈압	gohyeolap	high blood pressure
심장병	simjangbyeong	heart disease
위염	wieom	gastritis
암	am	cancer
우울증	uuljeung	depression

Useful Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered vocabulary, let's look at some useful sentences you can use in health-related conversations.

1. "저는 머리가 아파요." (jeoneun meori-ga apayo) – "I have a headache."

2. "열이 나요?" (yeori nayo?) – "Do you have a fever?"

3. "기침이 나요." (gichim-i nayo) – "I have a cough."

4. "저는 구토해요." (jeoneun gutohaeyo) – "I am vomiting."

5. "소화가 안 돼요." (sohwa-ga an dwaeyo) – "I have indigestion."

6. "피로해요." (pirohaeyo) – "I feel fatigued."

7. "나는 알레르기가 있어요." (naneun allerugiga isseoyo) – "I have an allergy."

8. "저는 감기에 걸렸어요." (jeoneun gamgi-e geollyeosseoyo) – "I caught a cold."

9. "병원에 가야 해요." (byeongwon-e gaya haeyo) – "I need to go to the hospital."

10. "의사에게 진찰받고 싶어요." (uisaege jinchalbatgo sipeoyo) – "I want to see a doctor."

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

To apply what you've learned, let's go through some exercises.

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Korean words to their English translations.

1. 감기

2. 기침하다

3. 열이 나다

4. 머리

5. 아프다

a) to cough

b) head

c) to hurt

d) cold

e) to have a fever

Answers: 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-c

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary.

1. 저는 _______ (head) 가 아파요.

2. _______ (cold)가 걸렸어요.

3. _______ (cough) 하세요.

4. _______ (nausea) 있어요.

Answers: 1. 머리, 2. 감기, 3. 기침, 4. 메스꺼움

Exercise 3: Role-Playing[edit | edit source]

Partner up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where one of you is a patient and the other is a doctor. Use at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.

Example: Patient: "저는 두통이 있어요." (I have a headache.) Doctor: "어떤 약을 드릴까요?" (What medicine should I give you?)

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Read the statements and determine if they are true or false.

1. "기침하다" means "to vomit." (False)

2. "피로" means "fatigue." (True)

3. "당뇨병" means "cold." (False)

4. "열이 나다" means "to have a fever." (True)

Answers: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary from this lesson, create five sentences describing how you or someone else feels.

Example: "저는 피로해요." (I feel fatigued.)

Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Korean.

1. I have a cold.

2. My stomach hurts.

3. I feel weak.

4. Do you have an allergy?

Answers: 1. 저는 감기에 걸렸어요. 2. 제 배가 아파요. 3. 저는 기운이 없어요. 4. 알레르기가 있어요?

Exercise 7: Dialogue Completion[edit | edit source]

Complete the following dialogue between a patient and a doctor.

Patient: "안녕하세요, 의사 선생님. 저는 ______ (stomach) 아파요."

Doctor: "어떤 증상이 있나요?"

Answer: "배"

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

1. "저는 ______가 아파요." (head, stomach, leg)

2. "________ (cough) 했어요." (기침하다, 아프다, 메스꺼움)

Answers: 1. 머리, 2. 기침하다

Exercise 9: Describe Your Health[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your health using at least three terms from the vocabulary list.

Example: "저는 건강해요. 그러나 가끔 두통이 있어요." (I am healthy, but sometimes I have a headache.)

Exercise 10: Group Discussion[edit | edit source]

In small groups, discuss common health issues in your country and how they are perceived in Korean culture. Use vocabulary from this lesson in your conversation.

Answers will depend on group discussion.

As we wrap up this lesson, remember that being able to communicate about health is essential. Whether you're visiting a doctor, asking for help, or simply sharing how you feel, this vocabulary will help you navigate those situations with confidence. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Korean Alphabets

Greetings and Introductions

Korean Culture and Customs

Sentence Building

Daily Routine

Korean Pop Culture

Describing People and Things

Food and Drinks

Korean Traditions

Verb Tenses

Travel and Sightseeing

Korean Arts and Crafts

Conjunctions and Connectors

Health and Body

Korean Nature

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of health vocabulary in Korean. Understanding health-related terms is crucial, especially if you're planning to visit Korea, engage with Korean speakers, or simply expand your language skills. Whether you're describing symptoms, discussing illnesses, or talking about wellness practices, this vocabulary will serve as a vital resource.
+We'll structure our lesson to give you a clear understanding of health vocabulary. First, we'll introduce key terms related to body parts, symptoms, and illnesses. Then, we'll delve into sentences you can use in various contexts, from a doctor's visit to casual conversations about health. Finally, to solidify your learning, we’ll have some exercises and practice scenarios.
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-As a Korean language teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the Korean Vocabulary related to health and wellness. This lesson will guide you through the Korean terms used to describe symptoms, illnesses, and medical conditions. Learning these essential phrases will allow you to have effective conversations with doctors, pharmacists or when talking to your Korean friends about your health.
+=== Key Vocabulary ===
+Here are some essential health-related terms you'll need. We’ll categorize them into body parts, common symptoms, and illnesses.
+==== Body Parts ====
-<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Exercise-and-Fitness-Vocabulary|Exercise and Fitness Vocabulary]] & [[Language/Korean/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]].</span>
+Understanding the names of body parts is the first step in discussing health. Below is a table with some basic body parts in Korean:
-== Common Illnesses and Symptoms ==
-Here are some common illnesses and symptoms in Korean:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 머리 || meori || head
+|-
+| 팔 || pal || arm
 |-
-| 두통 || “du-tong” || Headache
+| 다리 || dari || leg
 |-
-| 발열 || “bal-yeol” || Fever
+| 손 || son || hand
 |-
-| 기침 || “gi-chim” || Cough
+| 눈 || nun || eye
 |-
-| 몸살 || “mom-sal” || Body aches / muscle pain
+| 귀 || gwi || ear
 |-
-| 설사 || “seol-sa” || Diarrhea
+| 코 || ko || nose
+|-
+| 배 || bae || stomach
+|-
+| 가슴 || gaseum || chest
+|-
+| 등 || deung || back
 |}
-== Body Parts ==
+==== Common Symptoms ====
-Having the ability to talk about your body parts can help you describe to others where you experience pain or discomfort. Here are some essential body part terms in Korean:
+Next, let's look at some common symptoms you may want to describe. Here’s a vocabulary table for your reference:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| 아프다 || apeuda || to hurt
+|-
+| 기침하다 || gichimhada || to cough
+|-
+| 열이 나다 || yeori nada || to have a fever
 |-
-| 머리 || “meo-ri” || Head
+| 메스꺼움 || meseukkeoum || nausea
 |-
-| 얼굴 || “eol-gul” || Face
+| 두통 || dutong || headache
 |-
-| 손 || “son” || Hand
+| 근육통 || geunyuoktong || muscle pain
+|-
+| 피로 || piro || fatigue
+|-
+| 구토하다 || gutohada || to vomit
 |-
-| 발 || “bal” || Foot
+| 소화불량 || sohwa bullyang || indigestion
 |-
-| 등 || “deung” || Back
+| 기운이 없다 || giun-i eobda || to feel weak
 |}
-== Medical Conditions ==
+==== Common Illnesses ====
-It’s important to know how to describe medical conditions in Korean. Here are some terms related to medical conditions:
+Finally, it's important to know vocabulary for common illnesses. Here’s a table to help you out:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Korean !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| 알러지 || “al-leo-ji” || Allergy
+| 감기 || gamgi || cold
 |-
-| 천식 || “cheon-sik” || Asthma
+| 독감 || doggam || flu
 |-
-| 당뇨병 || “dang-nyo-byeong” || Diabetes
+| 알레르기 || allerugi || allergy
 |-
-| 고혈압 || “go-hyeol-ab” || High blood pressure
+| 천식 || cheonsik || asthma
 |-
-| 저혈압 || “jeo-hyeol-ab” || Low blood pressure
+| 당뇨병 || dangnyobyeong || diabetes
+|-
+| 고혈압 || gohyeolap || high blood pressure
+|-
+| 심장병 || simjangbyeong || heart disease
+|-
+| 위염 || wieom || gastritis
+|-
+| 암 || am || cancer
+|-
+| 우울증 || uuljeung || depression
 |}
-== Talking to a Doctor ==
+=== Useful Sentences ===
-When at the doctor’s office, you may need to describe your symptoms. Here are some phrases that may come in handy:
+Now that we've covered vocabulary, let's look at some useful sentences you can use in health-related conversations.
+. '''"저는 머리가 아파요."''' (jeoneun meori-ga apayo) – "I have a headache."
+. '''"열이 나요?"''' (yeori nayo?) – "Do you have a fever?"
+. '''"기침이 나요."''' (gichim-i nayo) – "I have a cough."
+. '''"저는 구토해요."''' (jeoneun gutohaeyo) – "I am vomiting."
+. '''"소화가 안 돼요."''' (sohwa-ga an dwaeyo) – "I have indigestion."
+. '''"피로해요."''' (pirohaeyo) – "I feel fatigued."
+. '''"나는 알레르기가 있어요."''' (naneun allerugiga isseoyo) – "I have an allergy."
+. '''"저는 감기에 걸렸어요."''' (jeoneun gamgi-e geollyeosseoyo) – "I caught a cold."
+. '''"병원에 가야 해요."''' (byeongwon-e gaya haeyo) – "I need to go to the hospital."
+. '''"의사에게 진찰받고 싶어요."''' (uisaege jinchalbatgo sipeoyo) – "I want to see a doctor."
+=== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ===
+To apply what you've learned, let's go through some exercises.
+==== Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching ====
+Match the Korean words to their English translations.
+. 감기
+. 기침하다
+. 열이 나다
+. 머리
+. 아프다
+* a) to cough
+* b) head
+* c) to hurt
+* d) cold
+* e) to have a fever
+''Answers: 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-c''
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary.
+. 저는 _______ (head) 가 아파요.
+. _______ (cold)가 걸렸어요.
+. _______ (cough) 하세요.
+. _______ (nausea) 있어요.
+''Answers: 1. 머리, 2. 감기, 3. 기침, 4. 메스꺼움''
+==== Exercise 3: Role-Playing ====
+Partner up with a classmate and role-play a scenario where one of you is a patient and the other is a doctor. Use at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.
+''Example: Patient: "저는 두통이 있어요." (I have a headache.) Doctor: "어떤 약을 드릴까요?" (What medicine should I give you?)''
+==== Exercise 4: True or False ====
+Read the statements and determine if they are true or false.
+. "기침하다" means "to vomit." (False)
+. "피로" means "fatigue." (True)
+. "당뇨병" means "cold." (False)
+. "열이 나다" means "to have a fever." (True)
+''Answers: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False, 4. True''
+==== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ====
+Using the vocabulary from this lesson, create five sentences describing how you or someone else feels.
+''Example: "저는 피로해요." (I feel fatigued.)''
+==== Exercise 6: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences into Korean.
+. I have a cold.
+. My stomach hurts.
+. I feel weak.
+. Do you have an allergy?
+''Answers: 1. 저는 감기에 걸렸어요. 2. 제 배가 아파요. 3. 저는 기운이 없어요. 4. 알레르기가 있어요?''
+==== Exercise 7: Dialogue Completion ====
+Complete the following dialogue between a patient and a doctor.
+Patient: "안녕하세요, 의사 선생님. 저는 ______ (stomach) 아파요."
+Doctor: "어떤 증상이 있나요?"
-* “저는 머리가 아파요.” – “jeo-neun meo-ri-ga a-pa-yo” – “I have a headache.”
+''Answer: "배"''
-* “열이 나요.” – “yeol-i na-yo” – “I have a fever.”
-* “기침이 나와요.” – “gi-chim-i na-wa-yo” – “I have a cough.”
-* “이곳이 아프네요.” - “i-goshi a-peu-ne-yo” - “This area hurts.”
-== Additional Vocabulary ==
+==== Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz ====
-Here are some additional vocabulary words that may come in handy when discussing health and wellness.
-* “건강” – “geon-gang” – Health
+Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
-* “노화” – “no-hwa” – Aging
-* “의사” – “ui-sa” – Doctor
-* “약” – “yak” – Medicine
-* “병원” – “byeong-won” – Hospital
-Remember, when talking about health and wellness in Korean, it’s always important to be as descriptive as possible. By knowing the proper vocabulary words, you’ll be able to communicate more effectively with others who are helping you with your health issues.
+. "저는 ______가 아파요." (head, stomach, leg)
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+. "________ (cough) 했어요." (기침하다, 아프다, 메스꺼움)
-==Sources==
-* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/korean/medical-korean/ Sick of Not Knowing Korean? 50+ Medical Korean Words and ...]
+''Answers: 1. 머리, 2. 기침하다''
-* [https://ling-app.com/ko/health-in-korean/ 10 Timely Vocabulary About Health In Korean Language - Ling App]
-* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781729217061 English-Korean-Japanese Korean-English-Japanese Medical and ...]
+==== Exercise 9: Describe Your Health ====
-* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7921574/ Incorporation of Korean Electronic Data Interchange Vocabulary into ...]
+Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your health using at least three terms from the vocabulary list.
+''Example: "저는 건강해요. 그러나 가끔 두통이 있어요." (I am healthy, but sometimes I have a headache.)''
+==== Exercise 10: Group Discussion ====
+In small groups, discuss common health issues in your country and how they are perceived in Korean culture. Use vocabulary from this lesson in your conversation.
+'''Answers will depend on group discussion.'''
+As we wrap up this lesson, remember that being able to communicate about health is essential. Whether you're visiting a doctor, asking for help, or simply sharing how you feel, this vocabulary will help you navigate those situations with confidence. Keep practicing, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson whenever you need a refresher.
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+|title=Korean Vocabulary Lesson on Health
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn Korean Vocabulary related to health and wellness. Learning these essential phrases will allow you to have effective conversations with doctors, pharmacists, or when talking to your Korean friends about your health.
+|keywords=Korean vocabulary, health vocabulary, Korean language, learning Korean, health terms, body parts, symptoms, illnesses, beginner Korean
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+==Sources==
+* [https://www.fluentu.com/blog/korean/medical-korean/ Sick of Not Knowing Korean? 50+ Medical Korean Words and ...]
+* [https://ling-app.com/ko/health-in-korean/ 10 Timely Vocabulary About Health In Korean Language - Ling App]
+* [https://www.hookedlansing.com/book/9781729217061 English-Korean-Japanese Korean-English-Japanese Medical and ...]
+* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7921574/ Incorporation of Korean Electronic Data Interchange Vocabulary into ...]
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