Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cast (medical)" in Korean
“Cast (medical)” in Korean is 깁스 (pronounced "gipseu").
깁스
gipseu
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.
How to use 깁스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cast (medical)” is 깁스, romanized as gipseu.
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 깁스.
Pronunciation Guide
For '깁' (gip), it sounds like 'keep' but with a 'g' sound at the beginning. For '스' (seu), make a soft 's' sound followed by the 'oo' in 'good' but with your lips less rounded, almost like 'soo' but very light.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about the difficulties of wearing a cast.
깁스 때문에 샤워하기가 너무 불편해요.
It's so inconvenient to shower because of the cast.
Sharing a positive experience about having a cast.
친구들이 제 깁스에 그림을 그려줬어요.
My friends drew pictures on my cast.
Relaying medical instructions to family or friends.
의사 선생님이 깁스를 6주 동안 해야 한다고 하셨어요.
The doctor said I have to wear the cast for 6 weeks.
Cultural Context
The word 깁스 (gipseu) is a direct loanword from German 'Gips' (plaster). In Korea, it's a common practice for friends and family to sign or draw messages on a person's cast, turning it into a temporary canvas of well-wishes and encouragement. This gesture is seen as a way to show support and cheer up someone recovering from an injury, much like signing a yearbook.
Editorial note
We review entries like 깁스 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
깁스하다
to wear a cast
깁스 풀다
to remove a cast
깁스 기간
cast wearing period
Related Expressions
반깁스
bangipseu
half cast / splint
부목
bumok
splint
붕대
bungdae
bandage
석고
seokgo
plaster (material)
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