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"Dentist" in Korean: 치과 의사

치과 의사chigwa uisa

Say it: chigwa uisanoun/tɕʰikwa ɰisa/

Dentist in Korean is 치과 의사 (chigwa uisa). 치과 의사 is the Korean noun for dentist; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.

Introducing someone

저분은 치과 의사예요.

jeobuneun chigwa uisayeyo.

That person is a dentist.
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How to pronounce 치과 의사

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chigwa uisa

/tɕʰikwa ɰisa/

치과 의사 (chigwa uisa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 치과 의사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.

"Dentist" in Korean: quick reference

KoreanEnglish
치과 의사chigwa uisaDentist

Basic dictionary noun.

치과 의사와 상담chigwa uisawa sangdamconsultation with a dentist

A useful combination with 치과 의사.

치과 의사를chigwa uisareulDentist (as an object)

Use 를 when 치과 의사 is the object of an action.

How to use 치과 의사 in real life

  1. 1Introducing someone

    저분은 치과 의사예요.

    jeobuneun chigwa uisayeyo.

    That person is a dentist.

    치과 의사 appears in a complete sentence for dentist.

  2. 2Finding someone

    치과 의사가 여기 있어요.

    chigwa uisaga yeogi isseoyo.

    The dentist is here.

    치과 의사가 marks 치과 의사 as the subject.

  3. 3Asking to speak

    치과 의사와 이야기하고 싶어요.

    chigwa uisawa iyagihago sipeoyo.

    I would like to talk with the dentist.

    치과 의사 appears in a complete sentence for dentist.

Mistakes English speakers make with 치과 의사

Incorrect: 치과 의사이 여기 있어요.

Correct: 치과 의사가 여기 있어요.

When practicing dentist, use the correct particle or copula after 치과 의사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.

Incorrect: 치과 의사이에요.

Correct: 치과 의사예요.

When practicing dentist, when identifying something as 치과 의사, use 치과 의사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.

Good to know

치과 의사 is the Korean noun for dentist; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 치과 의사와 상담 (chigwa uisawa sangdam) means consultation with a dentist.

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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 치과 의사

  1. Partner

    이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?

    i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?

    Shall we say a sentence using this expression?

  2. You

    저분은 치과 의사예요.

    jeobuneun chigwa uisayeyo.

    That person is a dentist.

  3. Partner

    좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?

    joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?

    Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?

  4. You

    치과 의사가 여기 있어요.

    chigwa uisaga yeogi isseoyo.

    The dentist is here.

This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Dentist" in Korean

What does 치과 의사 mean in Korean?

Dentist in Korean is 치과 의사 (chigwa uisa). 치과 의사 is the Korean noun for dentist; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.

How do I use 치과 의사와 상담?

치과 의사와 상담 (chigwa uisawa sangdam) means consultation with a dentist. 치과 의사 is the Korean noun for dentist; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.

Which object particle goes after 치과 의사?

The object form is 치과 의사를 because 치과 의사 ends in a vowel.

How is 치과 의사 pronounced?

치과 의사 (chigwa uisa) has 4 Hangul syllables. 치과 의사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.

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