Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pediatrician" in Korean
“Pediatrician” in Korean is 소아과 의사 (pronounced "Soagwa uisa").
소아과 의사
Soagwa uisa
Usage & Context
A doctor who specializes in treating children. Korean parents regularly visit pediatricians for health checkups.
Example Sentence
소아과 의사를 방문했습니다.
I visited the pediatrician.
How to use 소아과 의사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pediatrician” is 소아과 의사, romanized as Soagwa uisa.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
소 (so) sounds like 'so'. 아 (a) is like 'ah' in 'father'. 과 (gwa) sounds like 'gwa' in 'Guam'. 의 (ui) is a tricky sound, like 'eu-ee' quickly, or similar to 'wee' but with lips slightly more rounded at the start. 사 (sa) sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a common reason for visiting the doctor.
아이가 열이 나서 소아과 의사에게 데려갔어요.
My child had a fever, so I took them to the pediatrician.
Praiding a specific doctor or clinic.
우리 동네 소아과 의사 선생님은 정말 친절하세요.
Our neighborhood pediatrician is really kind.
Expressing a career aspiration.
미래에 소아과 의사가 되고 싶어요.
I want to become a pediatrician in the future.
Cultural Context
Visiting a 소아과 의사 (pediatrician) is a very common and essential part of parenting in Korea. Many parents have a '단골 소아과' (dan-gol so-ah-gwa), a regular pediatrician they trust and visit for routine check-ups and illnesses. Pediatric clinics are often child-friendly, with colorful waiting areas and staff accustomed to children. It's common for clinics to offer services beyond just treating illness, such as growth check-ups and vaccination consultations.
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Common Phrases
소아과 의사 선생님
Pediatrician (respectful term)
소아과 진료
Pediatric consultation/treatment
소아과에 가다
To go to the pediatrician (clinic)
Related Expressions
소아과
soagwa
Pediatrics (the department/clinic)
의사
uisa
Doctor
내과 의사
naegwa uisa
Internal medicine doctor
산부인과 의사
sanbuingwa uisa
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
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