약
약 (yak) refers to medicine in Korean, and it’s a commonly used term when talking about remedies for various ailments. Whether you're buying over-the-counter medicine or discussing prescription drugs, learning how to talk about 약 is important for everyday life and health-related situations.
Introduction to 약
The word 약 (pronounced "yak") means medicine in Korean. You can find medicine for different conditions at pharmacies (약국) for things like 감기약 (cold medicine), 두통약 (headache medicine), or 소화제 (digestive medicine). Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are widely used in Korea.
Here are some useful expressions using 약 in Korean:
More Expressions (in Korean with English translation)
이 약은 언제 먹어요?
(i yak-eun eon-je meo-geo-yo?)
When should I take this medicine?감기약을 주세요
(gam-gi-yak-eul ju-se-yo)
Please give me cold medicine.약을 하루에 몇 번 먹어요?
(yak-eul ha-ru-e myeot beon meo-geo-yo?)
How many times a day should I take the medicine?처방전이 있어요?
(cheo-bang-jeon-i i-sseo-yo?)
Do you have a prescription?이 약은 부작용이 있나요?
(i yak-eun bu-ja-gong-i it-na-yo?)
Does this medicine have any side effects?약을 먹고 나서 좋아졌어요
(yak-eul meok-go na-seo jo-a-jeot-seo-yo)
I felt better after taking the medicine.
These expressions will help you talk about 약 when discussing medicine, getting advice from a pharmacist, or talking about your health. Whether you need prescription medication or over-the-counter remedies, these phrases will make your conversations about 약 smoother and more effective!