Korean Dictionary
How to say "Waiting Room" in Korean
“Waiting Room” in Korean is 대기실 (pronounced "daegisil").
대기실
daegisil
Usage & Context
대기실 is a standard feature of Korean hospitals and clinics where patients wait for their turn to see the doctor. Korean hospital 대기실 can be very crowded especially in the morning when many patients wait together. Hospitals use electronic queue systems to call patients by number in the 대기실.
Example Sentence
대기실에서 한 시간 넘게 기다렸어요.
I waited in the waiting room for more than an hour.
How to use 대기실 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Waiting Room” is 대기실, romanized as daegisil.
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 대기실.
Pronunciation Guide
대 (dae) sounds like 'day' in 'day'. 기 (gi) sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 실 (sil) sounds like 'sill' in 'sill'. Put it together: 'day-gee-sill'. Fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing a very crowded clinic experience.
대기실에 사람이 너무 많아서 앉을 자리가 없었어요.
There were too many people in the waiting room, so there was no place to sit.
A nurse or receptionist giving instructions to a patient.
제 이름이 호명될 때까지 대기실에서 기다려주세요.
Please wait in the waiting room until your name is called.
Recounting how you passed time while waiting for an appointment.
병원 대기실에서 잡지를 읽으면서 시간을 보냈어요.
I spent time reading a magazine in the hospital waiting room.
Cultural Context
Korean hospital and clinic '대기실' (daegisil) can often be quite bustling, especially during peak hours in the morning or early afternoon. Many facilities use electronic queuing systems, displaying patient numbers or names on screens to manage the flow. While waiting, it's common to see people quietly using their phones, reading magazines provided by the clinic, or watching a TV if available. Despite the crowds, it's generally a calm and orderly environment.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
대기실에서 기다리다
to wait in the waiting room
대기실 의자
waiting room chair
대기실 번호표
waiting room number ticket
Related Expressions
기다리다
gidarida
to wait
접수대
jeopsudae
reception desk
진료실
jillyosil
consultation room (doctor's office)
환자
hwanja
patient
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