Korean · Body & Health
"Nurse" in Korean: 간호사
간호사ganhosa
Nurse in Korean is 간호사 (ganhosa). 간호사 is the Korean noun for nurse; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 간호사예요.jeobuneun ganhosayeyo.
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How to pronounce 간호사
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ganhosa
/kanhosa/
간호사 (ganhosa) has 3 Hangul syllables. 간호사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Nurse" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 간호사ganhosa | Nurse Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 간호사와 상담ganhosawa sangdam | consultation with a nurse A useful combination with 간호사. | A useful combination with 간호사. |
| 간호사를ganhosareul | Nurse (as an object) Use 를 when 간호사 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 간호사 is the object of an action. |
How to use 간호사 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 간호사예요.
jeobuneun ganhosayeyo.
That person is a nurse.
간호사 appears in a complete sentence for nurse.
- 2Finding someone
간호사가 여기 있어요.
ganhosaga yeogi isseoyo.
The nurse is here.
간호사가 marks 간호사 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
간호사와 이야기하고 싶어요.
ganhosawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the nurse.
간호사 appears in a complete sentence for nurse.
Mistakes English speakers make with 간호사
Incorrect: 간호사이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 간호사가 여기 있어요.
When practicing nurse, use the correct particle or copula after 간호사; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 간호사이에요.
Correct: 간호사예요.
When practicing nurse, when identifying something as 간호사, use 간호사예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
간호사 is the Korean noun for nurse; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 간호사와 상담 (ganhosawa sangdam) means consultation with a nurse.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 간호사
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 간호사예요.
jeobuneun ganhosayeyo.
That person is a nurse.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
간호사가 여기 있어요.
ganhosaga yeogi isseoyo.
The nurse 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 "Nurse" in Korean
What does 간호사 mean in Korean?
Nurse in Korean is 간호사 (ganhosa). 간호사 is the Korean noun for nurse; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 간호사와 상담?
간호사와 상담 (ganhosawa sangdam) means consultation with a nurse. 간호사 is the Korean noun for nurse; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 간호사?
The object form is 간호사를 because 간호사 ends in a vowel.
How is 간호사 pronounced?
간호사 (ganhosa) has 3 Hangul syllables. 간호사 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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