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How to say “i need a doctor” in Korean

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i need a doctor

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

의사가 필요해요

Romanization

Uisaga piryohaeyo

Pronunciation

wee-sah-gah pee-ryoh-heh-yoh

When to use it

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

의사가 필요해요 — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "i need a doctor".

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How do you say "i need a doctor" in Korean?+

You say "의사가 필요해요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Uisaga piryohaeyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "wee-sah-gah pee-ryoh-heh-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "wee-sah-gah pee-ryoh-heh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Uisaga piryohaeyo".

When should I use it?+

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.