When to use pill in Korean

When to use it

A pill is a small, solid medicine that you swallow. In Korean, 알약 means medicine in a tablet or capsule form, not liquid medicine. People use this word when talking about taking medicine at home, from a doctor, or from a pharmacy.

Example sentences

1. 아침에 알약을 먹어요.

   I take a pill in the morning.

2. 약국에서 감기 알약을 샀어요.

   I bought cold pills at the pharmacy.

3. 엄마가 알약을 식탁 위에 놓았어.

   Mom put the pill on the table.

4. 여행 가서 알약도 가져야겠네.

   I should bring pills for my trip too.