Korean Dictionary
How to say "Symptoms" in Korean
“Symptoms” in Korean is 증상 (pronounced "jeungsang").
증상
jeungsang
Usage & Context
증상 is a fundamental term in Korean medical consultations where patients describe their complaints to the doctor. Korean patients are encouraged to note down their 증상 before visiting a clinic to ensure accurate communication. The severity duration and pattern of 증상 are key diagnostic information for Korean doctors.
Example Sentence
어떤 증상이 있으세요?
What symptoms do you have?
How to use 증상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Symptoms” is 증상, romanized as jeungsang.
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 증상.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'jeung' like 'jung' in 'jungle', but with a slightly softer 'eu' vowel sound. 'Sang' is pronounced like 'sang' in 'song'. Put it together as 'jung-sang'.
More Example Sentences
A person describing their worsening health condition.
감기 증상이 점점 심해지고 있어요.
My cold symptoms are getting worse and worse.
A doctor or health expert giving advice on serious symptoms.
이런 증상이 나타나면 바로 병원에 가야 해요.
If these symptoms appear, you should go to the hospital immediately.
Someone describing general fatigue without specific illness symptoms.
특별한 증상은 없는데 몸이 좀 피곤해요.
I don't have any particular symptoms, but I feel a bit tired.
Cultural Context
When visiting a doctor in Korea, describing your 증상 accurately is crucial. Doctors often ask '어떤 증상이 있으세요?' (What symptoms do you have?). It's common for Koreans to prepare a mental or written list of their symptoms, including when they started and how severe they are, to ensure clear communication during a consultation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 증상 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
증상이 나타나다
symptoms appear
증상이 심하다
symptoms are severe
초기 증상
initial symptoms
Related Expressions
진찰
jinchal
medical examination
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jindan
diagnosis
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pain
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