Korean Dictionary
How to say "Field hospital" in Korean
“Field hospital” in Korean is 야전 병원 (pronounced "Yajeon byeongwon").
야전 병원
Yajeon byeongwon
Usage & Context
Military term related to field hospital. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 야전 병원에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about field hospital.
How to use 야전 병원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Field hospital” is 야전 병원, romanized as Yajeon byeongwon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 야전 병원.
Pronunciation Guide
야 (ya) sounds like 'ya' in 'yacht'. 전 (jeon) is like 'jun' in 'jungle' but with a soft 'j'. 병 (byeong) is like 'byung' in 'byung-byung' (a sound effect), or 'pyeong' with a softer 'p'. 원 (won) is like 'won' in 'won a prize'. The stress is fairly even, slightly on the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
Describing a situation in a combat zone.
부상당한 병사들은 즉시 야전 병원으로 후송되었다.
Wounded soldiers were immediately evacuated to the field hospital.
Discussing a war movie or documentary.
영화에서 야전 병원의 긴박한 상황이 잘 묘사되었다.
The urgent situation of the field hospital was well depicted in the movie.
Highlighting the dedication of medical personnel in a crisis.
의료진은 야전 병원에서 밤샘 근무를 하며 환자들을 돌봤다.
The medical staff worked overnight at the field hospital, caring for patients.
Cultural Context
'야전 병원' is a term frequently encountered in war movies, documentaries, and news reports about conflicts or disaster relief efforts. It evokes images of emergency medical care under difficult, often temporary, conditions. The concept is well-understood in Korea, given the historical context of the Korean War and the nation's ongoing military readiness.
Editorial note
We review entries like 야전 병원 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
야전 병원 설치
to set up a field hospital
야전 병원 의료진
field hospital medical staff
야전 병원 후송
evacuation to a field hospital
Related Expressions
병원
byeongwon
hospital (general)
군병원
gunbyeongwon
military hospital (permanent facility)
의무대
uimudae
medical unit (smaller than a field hospital)
응급실
eunggeupsil
emergency room
More Military Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Field hospital and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
