Korean Dictionary
How to say "PTSD" in Korean
“PTSD” in Korean is 외상 후 스트레스 장애 (pronounced "oesang hu seuteureseu jangae").
외상 후 스트레스 장애
oesang hu seuteureseu jangae
Usage & Context
PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) develops after experiencing or witnessing terrifying events. Korean veterans, disaster survivors, and abuse victims can develop 외상 후 스트레스 장애 and seek specialized care.
Example Sentence
사고 후 외상 후 스트레스 장애로 고통받고 있다.
I am suffering from PTSD after the accident.
How to use 외상 후 스트레스 장애 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “PTSD” is 외상 후 스트레스 장애, romanized as oesang hu seuteureseu jangae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 외상 (oesang), 'Oe' sounds like 'way' in 'weigh', and 'sang' sounds like 'sahng' in 'song'. 후 (hu) sounds like 'hoo' in 'hoot'. 스트레스 (seuteureseu) is a direct transliteration of 'stress', with 'seu' like 'soo', 'teu' like 'too', 're' like 'ray', and 'seu' like 'soo'. 장애 (jangae) has 'jang' like 'jang' in 'jangly', and 'ae' sounds like 'eh' in 'bed'. The pronunciation is a sequence of distinct syllables, with no particular strong stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a common group affected by PTSD in a documentary or news report.
전쟁 참전 용사들은 외상 후 스트레스 장애를 겪는 경우가 많습니다.
War veterans often suffer from PTSD.
Explaining a medical diagnosis to a concerned friend.
그는 사고 이후 외상 후 스트레스 장애 진단을 받았습니다.
He was diagnosed with PTSD after the accident.
Emphasizing the importance of early intervention in a health discussion.
외상 후 스트레스 장애는 조기에 치료하는 것이 중요해요.
It's important to treat PTSD early.
Cultural Context
"외상 후 스트레스 장애" (PTSD) is the formal medical term in Korean. While the English acronym "PTSD" is also commonly understood, especially among younger, more educated Koreans, using the full Korean term conveys a more formal and clinical understanding. Discussions around PTSD have become more prevalent in Korea, particularly concerning veterans, survivors of major disasters (like the Sewol Ferry tragedy), and victims of violence. There's a growing recognition of the need for specialized mental health support, moving away from past stigmas surrounding psychological conditions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
외상 후 스트레스 장애 진단
PTSD diagnosis
외상 후 스트레스 장애 치료
PTSD treatment
외상 후 스트레스 장애를 겪다
to suffer from PTSD
Related Expressions
트라우마
teurauma
trauma (broader term, PTSD is a specific type of trauma response)
정신과
jeongsingwa
psychiatry, mental health department
심리 치료
simni chiryo
psychotherapy, psychological treatment
정신 건강
jeongsin geongang
mental health
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