Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hospital building" in Korean
“Hospital building” in Korean is 병원 (pronounced "Byeongwon").
병원
Byeongwon
Usage & Context
Building for medical care. Korea has excellent healthcare facilities.
Example Sentence
병원 건물은 매우 깨끗해요.
Hospital buildings are very clean.
How to use 병원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hospital building” is 병원, romanized as Byeongwon.
Usage tip
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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 병원.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Byeong' (병), sounds like 'byung' (rhymes with 'sung' but with a 'b' and a 'y' sound). The 'b' is a soft, unaspirated sound. The second syllable, 'Won' (원), sounds like the English word 'won' (as in 'one'). The pronunciation is smooth and flows together.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a common reason for a medical visit.
감기에 걸려서 병원에 다녀왔어요.
I caught a cold, so I went to the hospital/doctor's office.
Asking for directions or location of a medical facility.
이 근처에 큰 병원 있어요?
Is there a big hospital nearby?
Reminding oneself or others about an appointment.
병원 예약 시간 늦지 않게 가야 해요.
I need to go on time for my hospital appointment.
Cultural Context
Korea boasts a highly advanced and accessible healthcare system. The term '병원' (byeongwon) is used broadly, encompassing everything from small local clinics (의원, uiwon) found on almost every street corner to large university hospitals. It's very common for Koreans to visit a local clinic for minor ailments, making '병원' a frequently used word in daily life when discussing health or appointments.
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Common Phrases
병원 가야겠어.
I should go to the hospital/doctor.
어느 병원 갈까?
Which hospital/doctor should we go to?
병원비가 얼마예요?
How much is the hospital bill?
Related Expressions
의사
Uisa
doctor
약국
Yakguk
pharmacy
환자
Hwanja
patient
진료
Jillyo
medical treatment/consultation
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