Korean Dictionary
How to say "Diabetes" in Korean
“Diabetes” in Korean is 당뇨병 (pronounced "dangnyo byeong").
당뇨병
dangnyo byeong
Usage & Context
당뇨병 is a widespread chronic condition in Korea especially among older adults due to high-carbohydrate diets and sedentary lifestyles. The Korean government runs extensive public health campaigns about managing 당뇨병 through diet and exercise. Many Korean foods have been modified to be low-sugar for 당뇨병 patients.
Example Sentence
아버지는 당뇨병을 관리하기 위해 식단을 조절하세요.
My father controls his diet to manage diabetes.
How to use 당뇨병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Diabetes” is 당뇨병, romanized as dangnyo byeong.
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 당뇨병.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '당뇨병' is pronounced 'dang-nyo-byung'. '당' sounds like 'dang' in 'dang it'. '뇨' sounds like 'nyo' in 'canyon'. '병' sounds like 'byung', similar to the beginning of 'bungalow' but with an 'eo' vowel (like 'uh' in 'butter' but rounder) and ending with an 'ng' sound.
More Example Sentences
Giving health advice or discussing patient care.
당뇨병 환자는 식단 관리가 필수적이에요.
Diet management is essential for diabetes patients.
Discussing preventative health measures.
정기적인 운동은 당뇨병 예방에 도움이 됩니다.
Regular exercise helps prevent diabetes.
Explaining a family member's dietary habits.
할머니는 당뇨병 때문에 단 음식을 피하세요.
Grandma avoids sweet foods because of diabetes.
Cultural Context
Diabetes ('당뇨병') is a prevalent chronic condition in Korea, particularly among older adults, often linked to high-carbohydrate diets and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. The Korean government actively promotes public health campaigns for managing '당뇨병' through diet and exercise. Many food products now offer low-sugar or diabetes-friendly options, reflecting the widespread awareness and efforts to combat the disease in daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 당뇨병 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
당뇨병에 걸리다
to get diabetes
당뇨병 관리
diabetes management
당뇨병 환자
diabetes patient
Related Expressions
고혈압
gohyeorap
high blood pressure
비만
biman
obesity
식단 관리
sikdan gwanri
diet management
건강 검진
geongang geomjin
medical checkup
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