Korean Dictionary
How to say "Syringe" in Korean
“Syringe” in Korean is 주사기 (pronounced "jusagi").
주사기
jusagi
Usage & Context
주사기 is the medical device used to inject fluids or draw blood. Koreans are very familiar with 주사 (injections) as they are a common treatment at clinics for conditions ranging from vitamin deficiencies to pain management. Fear of 주사기 injections is common among Korean children.
Example Sentence
간호사가 주사기로 혈액을 채취했어요.
The nurse drew blood with a syringe.
How to use 주사기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Syringe” is 주사기, romanized as jusagi.
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 주사기.
Pronunciation Guide
Say 'ju-sa-gi'. 'Ju' sounds like 'joo' in 'juice', 'sa' like 'sah' in 'sahara', and 'gi' like 'gee' in 'geese'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a medical procedure.
간호사가 주사기로 약을 주입했어요.
The nurse injected the medicine with a syringe.
Observing children's fear of needles.
아이들이 주사기를 보면 무서워해요.
Children get scared when they see a syringe.
Discussing proper disposal of medical items.
주사기는 의료 폐기물로 분류됩니다.
Syringes are classified as medical waste.
Cultural Context
In Korea, injections ('주사') are a very common form of treatment at clinics, used for everything from vitamin shots to pain relief and antibiotics. This means most Koreans are quite familiar with '주사기'. While adults might be accustomed to them, the sight of a '주사기' often evokes fear in children, leading to common phrases like '주사 맞기 싫어!' (I don't want to get a shot!). The prevalence of injections reflects a preference for quick and effective delivery of medication in the Korean healthcare system.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
주사기 공포증
fear of syringes (trypanophobia)
일회용 주사기
disposable syringe
주사기로 약을 넣다
to put medicine in with a syringe
Related Expressions
주사
jusa
injection, shot
주사 맞다
jusa matda
to get an injection
혈액 채취
hyeoraek chaechi
blood collection
바늘
baneul
needle
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