doctor vs nurse in Korean

의사vs간호사

doctor

의사doctor

The word "doctor" means a person who helps sick or hurt people. In Korean, this is 의사. You use it when you talk about someone’s job or when you go to the hospital for help.

When to use doctor
nurse

간호사nurse

A nurse (간호사) is a person who takes care of sick or hurt people. Nurses usually work in hospitals or clinics, but they can also help people at home. You can use this word to talk about someone's job or to ask for help in a medical place.

When to use nurse

How they differ

doctor (의사) and nurse (간호사) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “doctor” when The word "doctor" means a person who helps sick or hurt people. In Korean, this is 의사. You use it when you talk about someone’s job or wh… Use “nurse” when A nurse (간호사) is a person who takes care of sick or hurt people. Nurses usually work in hospitals or clinics, but they can also help peop…