Korean · Body & Health
"Pill" in Korean: 알약
알약allyak
Pill in Korean is 알약 (allyak). 알약 names a pill or tablet; 알 is also the counter used for separate pills.
Preparing for care
알약을 준비해 주세요.aryageul junbihae juseyo.
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How to pronounce 알약
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allyak
/aɾjak̚/
알약 (allyak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 알약 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Pill" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 알약allyak | Pill Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 알약 준비allyak junbi | pill preparation A useful combination with 알약. | A useful combination with 알약. |
| 알약을aryageul | Pill (as an object) Use 을 when 알약 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 알약 is the object of an action. |
How to use 알약 in real life
- 1Preparing for care
알약을 준비해 주세요.
aryageul junbihae juseyo.
Please prepare the pill.
알약을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Asking a professional
알약이 필요해요?
aryagi piryohaeyo?
Is pill needed?
알약이 marks 알약 as the subject.
- 3Understanding treatment
알약에 대해 설명해 주세요.
aryage daehae seolmyeonghae juseyo.
Please explain the pill.
알약 appears in a complete sentence for pill.
Mistakes English speakers make with 알약
Incorrect: 알약를 준비해 주세요.
Correct: 알약을 준비해 주세요.
When practicing pill, use the correct particle or copula after 알약; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 알약예요.
Correct: 알약이에요.
When practicing pill, when identifying something as 알약, use 알약이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
알약 names a pill or tablet; 알 is also the counter used for separate pills. The combination 알약 준비 (allyak junbi) means pill preparation.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 알약
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
알약을 준비해 주세요.
aryageul junbihae juseyo.
Please prepare the pill.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
알약이 필요해요?
aryagi piryohaeyo?
Is pill needed?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in Korean
What does 알약 mean in Korean?
Pill in Korean is 알약 (allyak). 알약 names a pill or tablet; 알 is also the counter used for separate pills.
How do I use 알약 준비?
알약 준비 (allyak junbi) means pill preparation. 알약 names a pill or tablet; 알 is also the counter used for separate pills.
Which object particle goes after 알약?
Use 을: 알약을. For example, 알약을 준비해 주세요. means “Please prepare the pill.”
How is 알약 pronounced?
알약 (allyak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 알약 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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