Korean Dictionary
How to say "Heat Stroke" in Korean
“Heat Stroke” in Korean is 열사병 (pronounced "yeolsabyeong").
열사병
yeolsabyeong
Usage & Context
A serious condition caused by extreme heat. Heat stroke is a concern during Korean summers. People are warned to stay hydrated and cool.
Example Sentence
열사병에 걸리지 않도록 조심해야 해요.
You need to be careful not to get heat stroke.
How to use 열사병 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Heat Stroke” is 열사병, romanized as yeolsabyeong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
열 (yeol) sounds like 'yul' in 'yule log' but with a clear 'l' at the end. 사 (sa) sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'. 병 (byeong) sounds like 'byung' in 'bungalow' but with a 'y' sound before 'ung', and the 'ng' like in 'sing'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Public health warning during hot weather.
여름철에는 열사병을 조심해야 합니다.
You must be careful of heat stroke in summer.
Discussing health risks for specific demographics.
어르신들은 열사병에 더 취약해요.
Elderly people are more vulnerable to heat stroke.
Considering a medical emergency scenario.
갑자기 쓰러졌다면 열사병일 수 있어요.
If someone suddenly collapses, it could be heat stroke.
Cultural Context
Korean summers (여름, yeoreum) are notoriously hot and humid (무더위, mudeowi), making '열사병' a serious public health concern. Public service announcements frequently warn citizens, especially the elderly and children, to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activities. It's common to see people carrying portable fans (손풍기, sonpunggi) and seeking refuge in air-conditioned cafes or convenience stores.
Editorial note
We review entries like 열사병 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
열사병 예방
Heat stroke prevention
열사병 증상
Symptoms of heat stroke
열사병으로 쓰러지다
To collapse from heat stroke
Related Expressions
일사병
ilsabyeong
Heat exhaustion (less severe than heat stroke)
더위 먹다
deowi meokda
To suffer from heat (literally 'eat heat')
탈수
talsu
Dehydration
폭염
pogyeom
Heatwave
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