Korean Dictionary
How to say "Diagnosis" in Korean
“Diagnosis” in Korean is 진단 (pronounced "jindan").
진단
jindan
Usage & Context
진단 is the process by which a Korean doctor identifies a patient's medical condition. Accurate 진단 is highly valued in Korean medicine and doctors often order extensive tests before making one. Second opinions are becoming increasingly common in Korea especially for serious 진단.
Example Sentence
정확한 진단을 위해 여러 검사를 받았어요.
I had several tests done for an accurate diagnosis.
How to use 진단 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Diagnosis” is 진단, romanized as jindan.
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 진단.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 진 (jin), sounds like 'jin' in 'jingle' or 'gin'. The second syllable, 단 (dan), sounds like 'dan' in 'dance' or 'man'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
진단합니다
jindanhapnida
Formal polite conjugation of the verb '진단하다' (to diagnose).
Casual (반말)
진단해
jindanhae
Casual conjugation of the verb '진단하다' (to diagnose).
More Example Sentences
A patient describing their experience with a doctor.
의사 선생님이 정확한 진단을 내려주셨어요.
The doctor gave an accurate diagnosis.
A health awareness message or public service announcement.
초기 진단이 매우 중요하다고 합니다.
They say early diagnosis is very important.
Discussing a medical error or malpractice case.
오진으로 인해 치료가 늦어졌어요.
Treatment was delayed due to a misdiagnosis.
Cultural Context
In Korea, receiving an accurate 진단 is highly valued, and doctors often conduct extensive tests to ensure precision. For serious conditions, it's increasingly common for patients to seek second opinions (세컨드 오피니언) from different specialists or hospitals. The concept of '오진' (ojin - misdiagnosis) is a significant concern and frequently discussed in Korean medical ethics and patient rights.
Editorial note
We review entries like 진단 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
진단을 받다
to receive a diagnosis
진단을 내리다
to make/give a diagnosis
정확한 진단
accurate diagnosis
Related Expressions
진찰
jinchal
medical examination
검사
geomsa
test, examination
치료
chiryo
treatment
예후
yehu
prognosis
More Health & Medical Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Diagnosis and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
