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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

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

Body Parts

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

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

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

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

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

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Table of Contents - Korean Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Korean Alphabets

• Reading and writing Korean Alphabets
• Korean Pronunciation
• Subject and Object Markers

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Greetings and Introductions

• Hello and Goodbye
• Introducing Yourself
• Family and Friends

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Korean Culture and Customs

• Korean Etiquette
• Korean Holidays
• Korean Cuisine

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Sentence Building

• Basic Verb Conjugation
• Question Words
• Connecting Verbs

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Daily Routine

• Daily Activities
• Means of Transportation
• Weather and Seasons

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Korean Pop Culture

• Korean Dramas
• Korean Music
• Korean Cinema

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Describing People and Things

• Describing People
• Describing Things
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Food and Drinks

• Food and Ingredients
• Drinks
• Cooking and Recipes

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Korean Traditions

• Korean Weddings
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• Korean Games and Sports

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Verb Tenses

• Past Tense
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• Progressive Tense

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Travel and Sightseeing

• Travel Vocabulary
• Sightseeing Vocabulary
• Shopping Vocabulary

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Korean Arts and Crafts

• Korean Calligraphy
• Korean Pottery
• Korean Paper Crafts

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Conjunctions and Connectors

• Conjunctions
• Connectors
• Conditional Sentences

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Health and Body

• Body Parts
• Health Vocabulary
• Exercise and Fitness Vocabulary

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Korean Nature

• Korean National Parks
• Korean Folk Villages
• Korean Eco-Friendly Practices

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