Korean Dictionary
How to say "Inhaler" in Korean
“Inhaler” in Korean is 흡입기 (pronounced "heubibngi").
흡입기
heubibngi
Usage & Context
흡입기 is the medical device used by asthma and COPD patients to deliver medication directly to the lungs. Korean doctors prescribe different types of 흡입기 including relief inhalers and preventive inhalers. Proper technique for using a 흡입기 is taught by Korean pharmacists and respiratory therapists.
Example Sentence
천식 발작이 올 때 흡입기를 사용해요.
I use the inhaler when an asthma attack comes.
How to use 흡입기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Inhaler” is 흡입기, romanized as heubibngi.
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 흡입기.
Pronunciation Guide
흡 (heup) sounds like 'hup' in 'hup-two-three' with an unreleased 'p' sound. 입 (ip) sounds like 'ip' in 'chip' but with an unreleased 'p'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. Put it together: 'HEUP-ip-gee'.
More Example Sentences
At a doctor's visit, learning medication use.
의사 선생님이 흡입기 사용법을 알려주셨어요.
The doctor taught me how to use the inhaler.
Someone managing a chronic respiratory condition daily.
가방에 항상 흡입기를 가지고 다녀요.
I always carry my inhaler in my bag.
Receiving instructions for medication dosage.
이 흡입기는 하루에 두 번 사용해야 해요.
This inhaler needs to be used twice a day.
Cultural Context
In Korea, pharmacists often provide detailed demonstrations on how to properly use an inhaler, sometimes even using a dummy device. Given varying air quality, especially on 'fine dust' (미세먼지) days, it's common for individuals with respiratory conditions to carry their inhalers as a precaution.
Editorial note
We review entries like 흡입기 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
흡입기를 사용하다
To use an inhaler
흡입기가 필요해요
I need an inhaler
흡입기를 처방받다
To get an inhaler prescribed
Related Expressions
천식
cheonsik
Asthma
기관지염
gigwanjiyeom
Bronchitis
호흡기
hoheupgi
Respiratory organ/device (broader term)
약
yak
Medicine
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