Korean · Real conversations
Appointments and pharmacies: useful Korean phrases
Arrange a visit and clarify medicine instructions.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- Pharmacy
약국yakguk
Pharmacy
- Medicine
약yak
Medicine
- I feel sick
몸이 안 좋아요momi an joayo
I feel sick
- I need a doctor
의사가 필요해요uisaga piryohaeyo
I need a doctor
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Korean |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | 약국yakguk Pharmacy |
| Medicine | 약yak Medicine |
| I feel sick | 몸이 안 좋아요momi an joayo I feel sick |
| I need a doctor | 의사가 필요해요uisaga piryohaeyo I need a doctor |
| Do I need a prescription? | 처방전이 필요한가요?cheobangjeoni piryohangayo? Show English translationDo I need a prescription? |
| How often should I take it? | 얼마나 자주 먹어야 해요?eolmana jaju meogeoya haeyo? Show English translationHow often should I take it? |
| I'd like to make an appointment. | 예약하고 싶어요.yeyakhago sipeoyo. Show English translationI'd like to make an appointment. |
| Is there anything available today? | 오늘 가능한 시간이 있어요?oneul ganeunghan sigani isseoyo? Show English translationIs there anything available today? |
| I've had this for ... days. | …일째 이래요....iljjae iraeyo. Show English translationI've had this for … days. |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
안녕하세요. 이 약에 대해 물어보시는 건가요?annyeonghaseyo. i yage daehae mureobosineun geongayo?
Hello. Are you asking about this medicine?
You
처방전이 필요한가요?cheobangjeoni piryohangayo?
Do I need a prescription?
Partner
네, 처방전이 필요해요. 약사님이 설명서를 설명해 주실 수 있어요.ne, cheobangjeoni piryohaeyo. yaksanimi seolmyeongseoreul seolmyeonghae jusil su isseoyo.
Yes, a prescription is required. The pharmacist can explain the label.
You
얼마나 자주 먹어야 해요?eolmana jaju meogeoya haeyo?
How often should I take it?
Appointments and pharmacies in other languages
A note on speaking Korean
Most examples use polite 해요-style endings. A more formal ending may appear when addressing staff or making a careful request. Do not switch to casual speech with a stranger simply because the English translation sounds friendly.
Hangul is the main text; romanization helps you read along. Korean often leaves a clear subject unstated. Particles and endings carry information that English may express with separate words.
