pregnant woman vs childbirth in Korean

임산부vs출산

pregnant woman

임산부pregnant woman

임산부 means a pregnant woman. You use it to talk about a woman who is expecting a baby. You may hear this word at home, in hospitals, or on signs for special seats on buses and subways.

When to use pregnant woman
childbirth

출산childbirth

Childbirth means the act of having a baby. In Korean, 출산 is used when talking about giving birth and things related to it, such as the time before or after a baby is born. You may hear this word in family, hospital, and work situations.

When to use childbirth

How they differ

pregnant woman (임산부) and childbirth (출산) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “pregnant woman” when 임산부 means a pregnant woman. You use it to talk about a woman who is expecting a baby. You may hear this word at home, in hospitals, or on… Use “childbirth” when Childbirth means the act of having a baby. In Korean, 출산 is used when talking about giving birth and things related to it, such as the ti…