Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pediatrics" in Korean
“Pediatrics” in Korean is 소아과 (pronounced "soagwa").
소아과
soagwa
Usage & Context
소아과 is the children's medicine specialty in Korea and is one of the most frequently visited clinics for families. Korean parents are vigilant about their children's health and will bring children to 소아과 at the first sign of illness. Many 소아과 clinics are open in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate working parents.
Example Sentence
열이 나는 아이를 데리고 소아과에 갔어요.
I took the child with a fever to the pediatrician.
How to use 소아과 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pediatrics” is 소아과, romanized as soagwa.
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 소아과.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'so-ah-gwah'. '소' (so) sounds like 'so' (as in 'soda'). '아' (a) sounds like 'ah' (as in 'father'). '과' (gwa) sounds like 'gwah' (as in 'quad'). The 'o' and 'a' blend smoothly. The stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Describing taking a sick child to the doctor.
아이가 감기에 걸려서 소아과에 데려갔어요.
I took my child to the pediatrician because they caught a cold.
Mentioning the operating hours of a local clinic.
우리 동네 소아과는 주말에도 문을 열어요.
The pediatrics clinic in our neighborhood is open on weekends too.
Complimenting a doctor's bedside manner with kids.
소아과 의사 선생님은 아이들을 정말 잘 다루세요.
The pediatrician is really good with children.
Cultural Context
소아과 (pediatrics) clinics are among the most frequently visited medical facilities for families in Korea. Korean parents are known for being very vigilant about their children's health, often taking them to the pediatrician at the first sign of illness. To accommodate working parents, many 소아과 clinics offer extended hours, staying open in the evenings and on weekends.
Editorial note
We review entries like 소아과 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
소아과에 가다
to go to the pediatrician
소아과 진료
pediatric consultation/treatment
소아과 의사
pediatrician
Related Expressions
어린이
eorini
child (polite)
아이
ai
child (general)
내과
naegwa
internal medicine
병원
byeongwon
hospital, clinic
More Health & Medical Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Pediatrics and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
