Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hospital" in Korean
“Hospital” in Korean is 병원 (pronounced "Byeongwon").
병원
Byeongwon
Usage & Context
Korea has excellent and affordable healthcare. Even small clinics are called '병원'. For emergencies, '응급실 (eunggeupsil)' means emergency room.
Example Sentence
병원에 가야 해요.
I need to go to the hospital.
How to use 병원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hospital” is 병원, romanized as Byeongwon.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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
Pronounced 'byeong-won' — 'byeong' sounds like 'byuhng,' and 'won' rhymes with 'wohn.' Both syllables smooth and equal.
More Example Sentences
feeling sick
병원에 가야 할 것 같아요.
I think I need to go to the hospital.
asking for directions in an emergency
근처에 병원이 어디 있어요?
Where is there a hospital nearby?
scheduling a check-up
병원 진료 예약했어요.
I made a hospital appointment.
Cultural Context
Korean 병원 covers both small neighborhood clinics and big hospitals — context disambiguates. For minor issues, Koreans visit 의원 (clinics) or 내과 (internal medicine), often without an appointment. Korea's healthcare system is known for speed and affordability — a visit typically costs under 10,000원 with insurance.
Editorial note
We review entries like 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
병원 가야 해요.
I have to go to the hospital.
병원이 어디예요?
Where is the hospital?
병원 예약했어요.
I made a hospital appointment.
Related Expressions
의사
uisa
doctor
약국
yakguk
pharmacy
응급실
eunggeupsil
emergency room
진료
jinryo
medical treatment
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