When to use nurse in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 우리 이모는 간호사예요.

   My aunt is a nurse.

2. 간호사가 집에 와서 할아버지를 돌봐요.

   A nurse comes to our home and takes care of my grandfather.

3. 병원에서 간호사에게 이름을 말했어요.

   I told my name to the nurse at the hospital.

4. 제 친구는 커서 간호사가 되고 싶어요.

   My friend wants to become a nurse when she grows up.

5. 여행 중에 아픈 아이를 간호사가 도와줬어요.

   A nurse helped a sick child during the trip.

6. 저는 약국 앞에서 간호사를 기다려요.

   I am waiting for the nurse in front of the pharmacy.