In Unit 16 of KIIP Level 1, we focus on vocabulary and phrases related to health and visiting the hospital. Whether you're describing symptoms or seeking medical help, these expressions will come in handy. Additionally, this unit introduces two key grammar points: Verb/Adjective + 어서, used to indicate cause or reason, and Verb + 는 것, used to nominalize verbs (turn them into nouns).
Essential Vocabulary
Body Parts (몸)
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Korean |
English |
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눈 |
Eye |
|
귀 |
Ear |
|
이 |
Tooth |
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코 |
Nose |
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목 |
Neck/Throat |
|
팔 |
Arm |
|
손 |
Hand |
|
허리 |
Waist |
|
배 |
Stomach |
|
다리 |
Leg |
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무릎 |
Knee |
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발 |
Foot |
Hospital
(병원)
|
Korean |
English |
|
병원 |
Hospital |
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내과 |
Internal
medicine |
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이비인후과 |
ENT
(Ear, Nose, Throat) |
|
정형외과 |
Orthopedics |
|
안과 |
Ophthalmology
(Eye clinic) |
|
치과 |
Dental
clinic |
Health-Related Words
|
Korean |
English |
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아프다 |
To
be sick/hurt |
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감기에 걸리다 |
To
catch a cold |
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눈이 아프다 |
Eyes
hurt |
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다리가 부러지다 |
To
break a leg |
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생강차 |
Ginger
tea |
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푹 쉬다 |
To
rest well |
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병원에 가다 |
To
go to the hospital |
|
약을 먹다 |
To
take medicine |
|
비타민 C |
Vitamin
C |
Grammar Notes
1.
Cause or Reason: Verb/Adjective + 어서
·
Use
어서/아서 to explain the reason or
cause of an action.
·
배가 아파서 병원에 갔어요. (I went to the hospital because my stomach hurt.)
·
감기에 걸려서 약을 먹었어요. (I took medicine because I caught a cold.)
2.
Nominalizing Verbs: Verb + 는 것
·
Use
-는 것 to turn a verb into a noun.
This is often used to express preferences or recommendations.
·
빨리 병원에 가는 것이 좋아요. (It’s good to go to the hospital quickly.)
·
생강차를 마시는 것이 좋아요. (Drinking ginger tea is good.)
Key Phrases to Practice
Describing
Symptoms and Seeking Help
1. 이가 아파요.
(My tooth hurts.)
o
그럼, 빨리 치과에 가세요.
(Then, go to the dentist
quickly.)
2. 어제 왜 병원에 갔어요?
(Why did you go to the
hospital yesterday?)
o
배가 아파서 병원에 갔어요.
(I went to the hospital
because my stomach hurt.)
3. 어느 병원에 가요?
(Which hospital are you going
to?)
o
눈이 아파서 안과에 가요.
(I’m going to the eye clinic
because my eyes hurt.)
Giving
Advice
4. 목이 너무 아파서 잠을 못 잤어요.
(My throat hurt so much I
couldn’t sleep.)
o
그러면 생강차를 마시는 것이 좋아요.
(Then, drinking ginger tea is
good.)
5. 선생님, 오늘 배가 아파서 학교에 못 가요.
(Teacher, my stomach hurts, so
I can’t go to school today.)
o
그래요? 그러면 빨리 병원에 가는 것이 좋아요.
(Really? Then, it’s good to go
to the hospital quickly.)
Explaining
Situations
6. 어제는 피곤해서 집에서 쉬었어요.
(I was tired yesterday, so I
rested at home.)
7. 저는 감기에 걸려서 약을 먹었어요.
(I caught a cold, so I took
medicine.)
Quiz
1. Translate into Korean:
o
I
couldn’t sleep because my throat hurt.
o
It’s
good to rest well when you’re sick.
2. Fill in the blanks:
o
저는
감기에 걸려서 _______을
먹었어요. (I caught a cold, so I took _______.)
o
배가
아파서 _______에 갔어요. (I went
to _______ because my stomach hurt.)
Conclusion
Unit 16 equips you
with the vocabulary and grammar to describe health issues, visit the hospital,
and give or receive advice. From explaining symptoms to recommending remedies
like ginger tea, these expressions are essential for everyday life.
Keep practicing to ensure you're ready to handle basic conversation about health! 😊