Korean for Real Life

머리가 아파요

Meori-ga apayo

I have a headache

When describing head pain to the doctor

열이 있어요

Yeori isseoyo

I have a fever

When checking in with a fever

배가 아파요

Baega apayo

I have a stomachache

For stomach or abdominal pain

기침이 나요

Gichimi nayo

I'm coughing

Describing cough symptoms to the doctor

어지러워요

Eojireowoyo

I feel dizzy

Reporting dizziness or vertigo

알레르기가 있어요

Allereugi-ga isseoyo

I have allergies

General allergy declaration before treatment

페니실린에 알레르기가 있어요

Penisyllin-e allereugi-ga isseoyo

I'm allergic to penicillin

Replace 'penicillin' with your specific allergy

건강보험이 있어요

Geongang-boheomi isseoyo

I have health insurance

When checking in at reception

처방전이 필요해요

Cheobangjeoni piryohaeyo

I need a prescription

Requesting a written prescription

약이 떨어졌어요

Yagi tteorojyeosseoyo

I've run out of medicine

When needing a refill of existing medication

영어 하시는 선생님 계세요?

Yeongeo hasineun seonsaengnim gyeseyo?

Is there a doctor who speaks English?

Finding an English-speaking doctor at the clinic

몇 번이나 먹어야 해요?

Myeot beon-ina meogeoya haeyo?

How many times do I take this?

Asking about medication dosage frequency

언제 다시 와야 해요?

Eonje dasi waya haeyo?

When do I need to come back?

Asking about follow-up appointments

이 증상이 심각한가요?

I jeungsang-i simgak-hangayo?

Is this serious?

Checking how serious your condition is

수술이 필요한가요?

Susuri piryohangayo?

Do I need surgery?

When a serious diagnosis may require surgery

진통제 주세요

Jintongje juseyo

Please give me painkillers

Requesting pain relief medication

피검사는 어디서 해요?

Pigeomsa-neun eodiseo haeyo?

Where do I get blood drawn?

Finding the lab for blood tests

영수증 주세요

Yeongsujeung juseyo

Please give me a receipt

For insurance reimbursement claims

얼마예요?

Eolmaeyo?

How much is it?

Asking the cost of treatment or consultation

다음 예약이 언제예요?

Daeum yeyak-i eonjeye-yo?

When is my next appointment?

Confirming or scheduling a follow-up visit