Korean Dictionary
How to say "Oxygen Mask" in Korean
“Oxygen Mask” in Korean is 산소 마스크 (pronounced "sanso maseukeу").
산소 마스크
sanso maseukeу
Usage & Context
산소 마스크 is used in Korean hospitals and ambulances for patients with breathing difficulties. Korean ICUs are equipped with advanced respiratory support systems including 산소 마스크 and ventilators. The image of 산소 마스크 became widely recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic in Korean media coverage.
Example Sentence
폐렴 환자에게 산소 마스크를 씌웠어요.
We put an oxygen mask on the pneumonia patient.
How to use 산소 마스크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Oxygen Mask” is 산소 마스크, romanized as sanso maseukeу.
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 산소 마스크.
Pronunciation Guide
산소 (sanso) is pronounced 'san' like 'sun' but with a slightly sharper 'a' sound, followed by 'so' like the English word 'so'. 마스크 (maseukeu) is pronounced 'ma' like in 'mama', 'seu' like 'su' in 'sugar' but without the 'g' sound, and 'keu' is a very soft 'k' sound followed by a short 'oo' sound, almost like a silent 'k' at the end. Stress is fairly even across the phrase.
More Example Sentences
A doctor instructing a nurse in a hospital setting.
환자에게 산소 마스크를 씌워주세요.
Please put an oxygen mask on the patient.
Part of a flight safety announcement.
비행기에서 비상시 산소 마스크가 내려옵니다.
In an emergency on a plane, oxygen masks will drop down.
A patient expressing relief after receiving oxygen.
산소 마스크 덕분에 숨쉬기가 훨씬 편해졌어요.
Thanks to the oxygen mask, breathing became much easier.
Cultural Context
산소 마스크 is a common sight in Korean hospitals, particularly in emergency rooms and intensive care units. Its image became widely recognized during the COVID-19 pandemic, frequently appearing in Korean news reports and medical dramas to depict serious respiratory conditions. It's often associated with critical care and life support.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
산소 마스크를 씌우다
to put on an oxygen mask
산소 마스크를 착용하다
to wear an oxygen mask
산소 공급
oxygen supply
Related Expressions
인공호흡기
ingonghoheupgi
ventilator
호흡 곤란
hoheup gollan
difficulty breathing
응급실
eunggeupsil
emergency room
산소통
sansotong
oxygen tank
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