Korean Dictionary
How to say “Cast (medical)” in Korean
깁스
gipseu
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
깁스 is the Korean loanword for a plaster or fiberglass cast used to immobilize broken bones during healing. It comes from the German word Gips meaning plaster. In Korea, friends often sign and decorate a friend's 깁스 as a gesture of support and encouragement.
Example Sentence
발목을 다쳐서 6주 동안 깁스를 했어요.
I injured my ankle and wore a cast for 6 weeks.
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