Korean · Body & Health
"Doctor" in Korean: 의사
의사uisa
Doctor in Korean is 의사 (uisa). 의사 is the Korean noun for doctor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 의사예요.jeobuneun uisayeyo.
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How to pronounce 의사
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uisa
/ɰisa/
의사 (uisa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 의사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Doctor" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 의사uisa | Doctor Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 의사와 상담uisawa sangdam | consultation with a doctor A useful combination with 의사. | A useful combination with 의사. |
| 의사를uisareul | Doctor (as an object) Use 를 when 의사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 의사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 의사 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 의사예요.
jeobuneun uisayeyo.
That person is a doctor.
의사 appears in a complete sentence for doctor.
- 2Finding someone
의사가 여기 있어요.
uisaga yeogi isseoyo.
The doctor is here.
의사가 marks 의사 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
의사와 이야기하고 싶어요.
uisawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the doctor.
의사 appears in a complete sentence for doctor.
Mistakes English speakers make with 의사
Incorrect: 의사이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 의사가 여기 있어요.
When practicing doctor, use the correct particle or copula after 의사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 의사이에요.
Correct: 의사예요.
When practicing doctor, when identifying something as 의사, use 의사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
의사 is the Korean noun for doctor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 의사와 상담 (uisawa sangdam) means consultation with a doctor.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 의사
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 의사예요.
jeobuneun uisayeyo.
That person is a doctor.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
의사가 여기 있어요.
uisaga yeogi isseoyo.
The doctor is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Doctor" in Korean
What does 의사 mean in Korean?
Doctor in Korean is 의사 (uisa). 의사 is the Korean noun for doctor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 의사와 상담?
의사와 상담 (uisawa sangdam) means consultation with a doctor. 의사 is the Korean noun for doctor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 의사?
The object form is 의사를 because 의사 ends in a vowel.
How is 의사 pronounced?
의사 (uisa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 의사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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