Korean · Body & Health
"I need a doctor" in Korean: 의사가 필요해요
의사가 필요해요uisaga piryohaeyo
I need a doctor in Korean is 의사가 필요해요 (uisaga piryohaeyo). 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
I need a doctor: starting the exchange
의사가 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요?uisaga piryohaeyo. eodiro gaya haeyo?
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How to pronounce 의사가 필요해요
Say it
uisaga piryohaeyo
/ɰisaka pʰiɾjohɛjo/
의사가 필요해요 is read uisaga piryohaeyo. In 의사가 꼭 필요해요, read the full phrase as uisaga kkok piryohaeyo.
"I need a doctor" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 의사가 필요해요uisaga piryohaeyo | I need a doctor The inventory form for i need a doctor. | The inventory form for i need a doctor. |
| 의사가 꼭 필요해요uisaga kkok piryohaeyo | I really need a doctor 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject. | 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject. |
How to use 의사가 필요해요 in real life
- 1I need a doctor: starting the exchange
의사가 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요?
uisaga piryohaeyo. eodiro gaya haeyo?
I need a doctor. Where should I go?
의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
- 2I need a doctor: adding useful context
아이가 아파요. 의사가 필요해요.
aiga apayo. uisaga piryohaeyo.
The child is sick. We need a doctor.
This sentence places 의사가 필요해요 in a complete exchange.
- 3I need a doctor: a different conversation
지금 의사가 필요해요.
jigeum uisaga piryohaeyo.
I need a doctor now.
This sentence places 의사가 필요해요 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 의사가 필요해요
Incorrect: 의사이 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요?
Correct: 의사가 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요?
When practicing i need a doctor, 의사 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 의사가, not 의사이.
Incorrect: 아이이 아파요. 의사가 필요해요.
Correct: 아이가 아파요. 의사가 필요해요.
When practicing i need a doctor, 아이 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 아이가, not 아이이.
Good to know
의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 의사가 필요해요
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
의사가 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요?
uisaga piryohaeyo. eodiro gaya haeyo?
I need a doctor. Where should I go?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
아이가 아파요. 의사가 필요해요.
aiga apayo. uisaga piryohaeyo.
The child is sick. We need a doctor.
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 "I need a doctor" in Korean
What does 의사가 필요해요 mean?
I need a doctor in Korean is 의사가 필요해요 (uisaga piryohaeyo). 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
When should I say 의사가 꼭 필요해요?
의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
How does 의사가 꼭 필요해요 differ from the basic expression?
의사가 꼭 필요해요 means “I really need a doctor”. 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
Can I use 의사가 필요해요 in a full sentence?
의사가 필요해요. 어디로 가야 해요? means “I need a doctor. Where should I go?” 의사가 필요해요 states that a doctor is needed; 가 marks the needed person as the subject.
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