Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hospice" in Korean
“Hospice” in Korean is 호스피스 (pronounced "hoseupiseu").
호스피스
hoseupiseu
Usage & Context
호스피스 care in Korea focuses on providing comfort and dignity to terminally ill patients in their final days. The Korean government has expanded 호스피스 services and legal frameworks to support end-of-life decisions. Awareness of 호스피스 as a compassionate option is growing among Korean families dealing with terminal illness.
Example Sentence
말기 암 환자는 호스피스 병동에서 편안하게 지낼 수 있어요.
Terminal cancer patients can rest comfortably in the hospice ward.
How to use 호스피스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hospice” is 호스피스, romanized as hoseupiseu.
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 호스피스.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 호 (ho), sounds like 'ho' in 'hotel'. 스 (seu) is like 'sue' but with a very short 'u' sound, almost just 's'. 피 (pi) is like 'pee' in 'sleepy'. The final 스 (seu) is again like 'sue' with a short 'u'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the benefits of hospice care for terminally ill patients.
호스피스 병동에서 환자들은 마지막 순간까지 존엄을 지킬 수 있습니다.
In the hospice ward, patients can maintain their dignity until their last moments.
A family member explaining their decision regarding end-of-life care.
저희 가족은 어머니를 위해 호스피스 케어를 선택했어요.
Our family chose hospice care for my mother.
Discussing societal changes and growing acceptance of hospice.
한국에서도 호스피스에 대한 인식이 많이 개선되고 있어요.
Awareness of hospice is improving a lot in Korea too.
Cultural Context
While traditionally death and dying were often handled within the family or in acute care settings, awareness and acceptance of hospice (호스피스) in Korea have significantly grown. The government has expanded services, and there's a cultural shift towards prioritizing comfort and dignity in end-of-life care, often involving spiritual support and family counseling. Many K-dramas now subtly touch upon the topic, reflecting this evolving societal perspective.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
호스피스 병동
Hospice ward
호스피스 케어
Hospice care
호스피스 자원봉사
Hospice volunteering
Related Expressions
말기 환자
malgi hwanja
Terminally ill patient
완화 의료
wanhwa uiryo
Palliative care
연명의료
yeonmyeonguiryo
Life-sustaining treatment
웰다잉
weldaing
Well-dying (Koreanized English term)
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