Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bandage" in Korean
“Bandage” in Korean is 붕대 (pronounced "bungdae").
붕대
bungdae
Usage & Context
붕대 is used to dress wounds and support injured limbs in Korean medical settings. Korean school nurses and military medics are trained in proper 붕대 wrapping techniques. The word is commonly taught to Korean children as part of basic first aid education.
Example Sentence
상처에 붕대를 감아 주세요.
Please wrap a bandage around the wound.
How to use 붕대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bandage” is 붕대, romanized as bungdae.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 붕대.
Pronunciation Guide
For '붕' (bung), it sounds like 'boong' as in 'boom' but with an 'ng' sound at the end. For '대' (dae), it's pronounced like the English word 'day'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a minor injury and self-treatment.
넘어져서 무릎에 붕대를 감았어요.
I fell and wrapped a bandage around my knee.
Describing a hospital visit or treatment.
간호사 선생님이 상처에 깨끗한 붕대를 갈아주셨어요.
The nurse changed the clean bandage on my wound.
Discussing essential items for a first-aid kit.
응급처치 키트에 붕대가 꼭 있어야 해요.
A first-aid kit must definitely have bandages.
Cultural Context
붕대 (bungdae) is a fundamental item in any Korean first-aid kit, whether at home, school, or in the military. Basic first-aid training often includes how to properly wrap a 붕대 for different types of injuries. In K-dramas, you might often see characters with a 붕대 on their head or arm after an accident, signifying a recent injury.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
붕대를 감다
to wrap a bandage
붕대를 풀다
to unwrap a bandage
붕대 교체
bandage change
Related Expressions
반창고
banchanggo
Band-Aid / adhesive bandage
거즈
geojeu
gauze
소독약
sodokyak
disinfectant
압박 붕대
appak bungdae
compression bandage
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