How do you say "surgeon" in Korean?

외과의사

oegwauisa

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "surgeon" is 외과의사 (oegwauisa).

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Pronunciation

Try “oegwauisa” slowly first, splitting it into oe-gwaui-sa, then speed up until it flows as one smooth word.

Writing and usage

외과의사 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

외과의사는 섬세한 수술을 했습니다.

oegwauisaneun seomsehan susureul haetseupnida.

The surgeon performed a delicate operation.

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How to remember 외과의사

Picture someone saying “oegwauisa” out loud while pointing at a surgeon scrubbing in before an operation — the sound alone should call the image to mind.

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Questions about 외과의사

How do you pronounce 외과의사?

Try “oegwauisa” slowly first, splitting it into oe-gwaui-sa, then speed up until it flows as one smooth word.

Is 외과의사 formal or casual?

외과의사 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 외과의사 written in Korean?

외과의사 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as oegwauisa.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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