Dictionary — Entry No. 1014
간호사
ganhosa · noun
간호사
ganhosa
[gahn-ho-SAH]
nounbeginner
Meaning
A nurse or medical care worker in Korean. Represents healthcare professionals providing patient care and support.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Nurses are respected healthcare workers in Korean society, appearing regularly in medical K-Dramas. ‘Hospital Playlist’ features nurse characters with depth and agency. Female-dominated profession culturally though changing.
Example Sentences
간호사 누나가 주사를 놨어.
ganhosa nuna-ga jusah-reul nwasseo.
The nurse (older female) gave me an injection (respectful, familiar)
간호사 선생님이 친절했어.
ganhosa seonsaengnim-i chinjeol-haesseo.
The nurse teacher was kind (respectful formal address)
나는 간호사가 되고 싶어.
naneun ganhosa-ga dwe-go sipeuh.
I want to become a nurse (career aspiration)
⚠️ Don’t use ganhosa when…
Nurses 간호사 are distinct from caregivers or nursing assistants (요양보호사). Always use respectful honorifics. Healthcare hierarchy differs between Korea and English-speaking countries.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Hospital Playlist — nurse characters with independent storylines and romantic arcs
- K-Pop: aespa — health-themed content where members discuss health professionals and wellness
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