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How do you say "dentist" in Korean?
치과 의사
chigwa uisa
In Korean, "dentist" is 치과 의사.
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Pronunciation
Chi-gwa ui-sa rhymes with chee-gwah wee-suh. The i in chi is tight, and ui has the w-like quality.
Writing and usage
치과 의사 is a two-word phrase. Chi-gwa means dental clinic, and ui-sa means doctor.
Example sentence
치과 의사는 치아를 검사합니다.
A dentist examines teeth.
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How to remember 치과 의사
Chi-gwa ui-sa: chee-gwah is dental, ui-sa is the doctor fixing teeth.
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Questions about 치과 의사
How do you say "dentist" in Korean?
In Korean, "dentist" is 치과 의사. It is a noun.
How is 치과 의사 written in Korean?
치과 의사 is a two-word phrase. Chi-gwa means dental clinic, and ui-sa means doctor.
How is 치과 의사 used in a sentence?
Use 치과 의사 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 치과 의사는 치아를 검사합니다. (A dentist examines teeth.).
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