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약효

yakhyo
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At the A1 level, you just need to know that **약효 (yak-hyo)** is a special word for when medicine works. Think of it as 'medicine power.' If you take a pill for a headache and the headache goes away, that is the **약효**. You usually use it with simple words like '좋아요' (is good) or '있어요' (there is). For example, '약효가 좋아요' means 'The medicine works well.' It is a useful word to know if you have to go to a pharmacy in Korea because you can ask '약효가 빨라요?' (Is the effect fast?) to see how quickly you will feel better. Just remember: it's only for medicine!
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At the A2 level, you should understand that **약효** is a noun used specifically for medicinal effectiveness. You can start using it with more verbs like **나타나다** (to appear) or **없다** (to not have). A common sentence would be '약효가 언제 나타나요?' (When does the effect appear?). This is very important for managing your health. You should also be able to distinguish it from the general word '효과' (effect). While you might say '운동 효과' (exercise effect), you must say '약효' for things you swallow or apply as medicine, like ointments or pills. It helps you sound more specific when talking to a pharmacist.
At the B1 level, you can use **약효** to describe the duration and quality of a treatment. You should be familiar with collocations like **약효가 지속되다** (the effect lasts) and **약효가 떨어지다** (the effect wears off). For example, '이 약은 약효가 8시간 정도 지속됩니다' (This medicine's effect lasts for about 8 hours). You are also likely to encounter this word in news articles about health or on the back of vitamin bottles. You should understand that **약효** refers to the actual realized benefit of the drug in the body. It is a key term for discussing health routines and comparing different types of medications or supplements.
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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using **약효** in more formal and technical contexts. You might discuss the 'efficacy' of a drug in a clinical trial using terms like **검증된 약효** (verified medicinal effect). You should also understand the Hanja roots: **약 (藥 - medicine)** and **효 (效 - effect/efficacy)**, which helps you connect it to related words like '유효 기간' (validity period/expiration date). At this level, you can use the word to discuss more complex topics, such as how food can have medicinal effects (**음식의 약효**), or how certain factors like alcohol might interfere with a drug's effectiveness (**약효를 방해하다**).
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At the C1 level, **약효** becomes part of a sophisticated vocabulary for discussing pharmacology, public health, and traditional medicine. You should be able to nuance the difference between **약효** (actualized effect), **효능** (inherent efficacy), and **효험** (miraculous/traditional benefit). You might use it in academic writing or professional medical discussions, for example: '본 연구는 신약의 약효 발현 시간을 단축하는 데 목적이 있다' (This study aims to shorten the onset time of the new drug's medicinal effect). You should also be aware of metaphorical extensions, though rare, where something is described as 'medicine' for a social ill, and its '약효' is being evaluated.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of **약효** and its role in the broader landscape of Korean linguistic expression. You can discuss the historical evolution of the term within the context of 'Oriental Medicine' (한의학) versus 'Western Medicine' (양약). You understand the subtle socio-linguistic implications of using **약효** in marketing versus clinical documentation. You can effortlessly use the word in complex sentence structures involving passive and causative forms, such as '약효를 극대화하기 위해' (in order to maximize the medicinal effect). Your understanding includes the legal ramifications of making claims about **약효** in advertising, demonstrating a deep integration of language and cultural knowledge.
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  • 약효 specifically refers to the effectiveness or healing power of a medicine or medical treatment in Korean.
  • It is a noun composed of the Hanja for 'medicine' (약) and 'effect' (효), making it medical-specific.
  • Commonly used in pharmacies and hospitals to discuss how well a drug is working or its duration.
  • Should not be confused with '효과', which is the general word for 'effect' in any non-medical context.

The Korean word 약효 (yak-hyo) is a noun that specifically refers to the medicinal effect or the healing efficacy of a drug or treatment. It is composed of two Hanja (Sino-Korean) characters: 약 (藥) meaning 'medicine' and 효 (效) meaning 'effect' or 'efficacy'. Understanding this word is essential for anyone navigating healthcare, pharmacies, or even general wellness conversations in Korea. Unlike the general word for 'effect' (효과), 약효 is strictly reserved for pharmacological or therapeutic contexts. You will encounter this word most frequently when discussing how quickly a medicine works, how long its benefits last, or whether a particular herbal remedy is actually producing results.

Medical Context
Used when a doctor explains how a prescription will help your symptoms improve over time.

이 약은 약효가 아주 빠릅니다. (This medicine's medicinal effect is very fast.)

In daily life, Koreans often use this word when talking about traditional medicine (한약) or supplements. If someone feels better after drinking a tonic, they might remark that the 약효 is showing. It is also a common term in pharmaceutical news, such as when a new vaccine or drug is being tested for its 'efficacy' in clinical trials. The word carries a nuance of 'proven result'—it is not just about the medicine being present, but about the medicine successfully doing the job it was intended to do. For instance, if a medicine has expired, a pharmacist might warn you that the 약효 has diminished or disappeared entirely.

Functional Usage
Identifying whether a specific substance, like ginger tea or a painkiller, is actually working to alleviate pain or illness.

Furthermore, 약효 is used in comparative contexts. Patients might compare two different brands of painkillers to see which one has a stronger or longer-lasting 약효. In technical settings, it is paired with verbs like '나타나다' (to appear/manifest) or '떨어지다' (to fall/wear off). If you take a pill for a headache and the pain returns after four hours, you would say the 약효 has worn off. This specificity makes it a vital part of the vocabulary for anyone living in Korea, as health and wellness are central themes in Korean culture, from the widespread use of vitamins to the deep-rooted tradition of herbal medicine.

Using 약효 correctly requires pairing it with the right verbs and particles. Since it is a noun, it often acts as the subject of a sentence followed by the particles -가 or -는. The most common verb it pairs with is 있다 (to have/exist) or 없다 (to not have/not exist). For example, '약효가 있다' means 'the medicine is effective.' Conversely, '약효가 없다' means the medicine is not working or has no effect.

Positive Efficacy
진통제를 먹었더니 바로 약효가 나타났어요. (I took a painkiller and the effect appeared immediately.)

유통기한이 지난 약은 약효가 떨어질 수 있습니다. (Medicine past its expiration date may have reduced effectiveness.)

Another frequent usage involves describing the duration of the effect. You might hear the phrase '약효가 지속되다' (the effect continues/lasts). For instance, '이 약은 약효가 12시간 동안 지속됩니다' (This medicine's effect lasts for 12 hours). This is crucial for understanding dosage instructions. If a pharmacist tells you the 약효 lasts for 4 hours, you know when to take the next dose. You can also use the verb 발휘하다 (to display/exert) in more formal or written contexts, such as '신약이 뛰어난 약효를 발휘했다' (The new drug displayed excellent medicinal efficacy).

Duration and Expiration
보통 한 시간 정도 지나야 약효가 돌기 시작해요. (Usually, an hour must pass for the medicinal effect to start circulating/working.)

In academic or medical reporting, 약효 is often used with modifiers like '검증된' (verified) or '강력한' (powerful). '검증된 약효' refers to clinical efficacy that has been scientifically proven. If you are reading a label for a health supplement like Red Ginseng (홍삼), you will often see claims about its various 약효. It's important to note that while '효과' is general, using 약효 makes your speech sound more precise and professional when discussing health matters. It shows you understand the specific biological impact of the substance you are discussing.

The most common place to hear 약효 is at the pharmacy (약국). When a pharmacist hands you a bag of medicine, they often explain the 약효. They might say, '식후에 드셔야 약효가 좋습니다' (You should take it after a meal for the best medicinal effect). This context is vital because it links the timing of consumption to the success of the treatment. You will also hear it in hospitals (병원) during consultations. A doctor might ask, '약효가 좀 있는 것 같나요?' (Do you feel like the medicine is having an effect?), checking to see if the current treatment plan is working for the patient.

At the Pharmacy
'이 연고는 약효가 강해서 얇게 바르셔야 해요.' (This ointment has a strong effect, so you must apply it thinly.)

뉴스: 이번에 개발된 신약은 기존 약보다 약효가 두 배나 높습니다. (News: The newly developed drug has twice the medicinal effect of existing drugs.)

Beyond the clinical setting, 약효 is a staple in Korean news broadcasts and health-related TV programs. Korea has a high interest in 'well-being' (웰빙), and shows frequently discuss the 약효 of various seasonal foods, herbs, or new medical breakthroughs. For example, during the winter, news segments might discuss the 약효 of ginger or pear juice in preventing colds. In these cases, the word bridges the gap between 'food' and 'medicine,' emphasizing the therapeutic properties of what we consume. You might also hear it in advertisements for over-the-counter drugs like digestive aids or vitamin drinks, where the focus is on '빠른 약효' (fast medicinal effect).

TV & Media
Health experts on talk shows explaining the scientific 약효 of traditional ingredients like garlic or turmeric.

Finally, you will hear it in casual conversations between friends or family members. If a friend recommends a specific patch (파스) for a sore muscle, they might say, '이 파스가 약효가 진짜 좋아' (This patch's effect is really good). It is a word that conveys trust in a product's ability to heal. Even in the beauty industry, specifically 'cosmeceuticals' (functional cosmetics), brands sometimes use 약효 to describe the skin-healing properties of their ingredients, although '효능' is more common in that specific niche. Overall, 약효 is the go-to term whenever the topic turns to 'is this substance actually healing me?'

The most frequent mistake learners make is confusing 약효 (yak-hyo) with the more general term 효과 (hyo-gwa). While both mean 'effect,' 약효 is strictly limited to medicine and healing. You can use 효과 for almost anything: the effect of a movie, the effect of a new law, or the effect of exercise. However, you cannot use 약효 for a movie. Saying '영화의 약효가 좋아요' would sound like the movie is a pill you swallowed to cure a disease. Always remember: if there is no '약' (medicine) involved, don't use 약효.

Mistake 1: Over-generalization
Using 약효 to describe the 'effect' of a marketing campaign or a teaching method. Use 효과 instead.

Incorrect: 공부 방법의 약효가 없어요. (The 'medicinal effect' of the study method is absent.)
Correct: 공부 방법의 효과가 없어요. (The effect of the study method is absent.)

Another mistake involves the pronunciation. The '약' (yak) and '효' (hyo) are distinct. Some learners might accidentally say '약호' (yak-ho), which means 'abbreviation' or 'sign,' leading to total confusion in a medical context. Ensure the 'o' sound in 'hyo' is a clear 'yo' sound. Additionally, learners often struggle with the verb collocations. While '약효가 있다' is correct, some try to use '약효가 하다' (to do medicinal effect), which is grammatically incorrect. The effect *exists* or *appears*, it doesn't *do*.

Mistake 2: Wrong Verb Pairing
Saying '약효를 해요' (I do the medicinal effect) instead of '약효가 나타나요' (The effect appears).

Lastly, be careful with the word 효능 (hyo-neung). While 약효 and 효능 are very similar, 효능 is often used for the 'potential' or 'capability' of a drug (efficacy), whereas 약효 is more often used for the 'actualized' effect felt by the user. If you are describing the scientific properties on a label, 효능 is common. If you are telling your mom you feel better after taking a pill, 약효 is more natural. Mixing these up isn't a huge error, but using 약효 in daily conversation makes you sound more like a native speaker who understands the 'feeling' of the medicine working.

To truly master 약효, you should understand how it relates to other 'effect' words in Korean. The most important comparisons are with 효과, 효능, and 효험. Each has a specific nuance that changes the tone of your sentence. Using the right one shows a high level of vocabulary enrichment and cultural understanding of how Koreans view health and results.

약효 vs. 효과 (Effect)
약효: Specific to medicine/healing. (e.g., 'The pill's effect')
효과: General results. (e.g., 'The effect of a new haircut' or 'The sound effects in a movie')
약효 vs. 효능 (Efficacy)
약효: The actual result or 'kick' of the medicine. More common in speech.
효능: The functional capability of the drug. More common in scientific or formal product descriptions.

Comparison:
1. 이 약은 약효가 빠르다 (The medicine's effect is fast - natural speech).
2. 이 약은 효능이 뛰어나다 (This medicine has excellent efficacy - formal/written).

There is also a more 'spiritual' or 'traditional' version of this word: 효험 (hyo-heom). This word is often used when talking about traditional remedies, prayers, or even legendary hot springs. If you drink a special tea from a mountain monk and it cures your chronic back pain, you would say you saw a great 효험. It carries a sense of a 'miraculous' or 'special' benefit that goes beyond just chemistry. In contrast, 약효 is grounded in the physical and pharmacological reality of the drug.

약효 vs. 효험 (Miraculous Benefit)
약효: Scientific, standard medicine.
효험: Traditional, folk medicine, or results that feel somewhat magical or exceptionally lucky.

Finally, consider 반응 (ban-eung), which means 'reaction.' Sometimes people use this to describe how their body is responding to a drug. While 약효 is the positive intended effect, 반응 is just the body's response, which could be good or bad. For example, '약에 대한 반응이 좋다' means the body is responding well to the medicine. Understanding these subtle shifts allows you to express your health status with much more nuance and accuracy.

How Formal Is It?

Wusstest du?

The Hanja for '약' (藥) includes the radical for 'grass' (艹) at the top, reflecting the ancient history of medicine being derived from plants and herbs.

Aussprachehilfe

UK /ja.kʰjo/
US /jɑk.hjoʊ/
The stress is equal on both syllables, but '효' is often slightly elongated in natural speech.
Reimt sich auf
학교 (hak-gyo - school) 종교 (jong-gyo - religion) 비교 (bi-gyo - comparison) 외교 (oe-gyo - diplomacy) 설교 (seol-gyo - sermon) 투교 (tu-gyo - investment) 친교 (chin-gyo - friendship) 불교 (bul-gyo - Buddhism)
Häufige Fehler
  • Pronouncing '효' (hyo) as '후' (hu).
  • Pronouncing '약' (yak) as '야' (ya) without the final 'k' consonant.
  • Confusing '약효' (yak-hyo) with '약호' (yak-ho - sign/symbol).
  • Making the 'h' in 'hyo' too silent.
  • Rounding the 'o' in 'hyo' too much like 'oo'.

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Lesen 3/5

Easy to recognize in medical contexts due to Hanja roots.

Schreiben 4/5

Requires remembering the specific spelling of '효'.

Sprechen 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward once 'hyo' is mastered.

Hören 3/5

Commonly heard in pharmacies and news.

Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest

Voraussetzungen

약 (medicine) 효과 (effect) 있다 (to have) 나타나다 (to appear)

Als Nächstes lernen

효능 (efficacy) 부작용 (side effect) 처방 (prescription) 진통제 (painkiller)

Fortgeschritten

임상 시험 (clinical trial) 면역 체계 (immune system) 항생제 (antibiotic)
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1

약효가 좋아요.

The medicinal effect is good.

Subject + Particle -가 + Adjective

2

이 약은 약효가 빨라요.

This medicine has a fast effect.

Topic + Noun + Particle -가 + Adjective

3

약효가 없어요.

There is no medicinal effect.

Noun + Particle -가 + Negative Verb

4

약효가 있어요?

Is there a medicinal effect?

Question form of '있다'

5

약효가 진짜 빨라요.

The effect is really fast.

Adverb '진짜' modifying the adjective

6

비타민도 약효가 있나요?

Do vitamins also have a medicinal effect?

Particle -도 (also) added to the subject

7

약효가 궁금해요.

I am curious about the medicinal effect.

Adjective '궁금하다' (to be curious)

8

이 차는 약효가 없어요.

This tea has no medicinal effect.

Topic marker -는 used for contrast

1

약효가 언제 나타나요?

When does the effect appear?

Interrogative '언제' + Verb '나타나다'

2

약효가 6시간 동안 있어요.

The effect lasts for 6 hours.

Duration '동안' used with '있다'

3

약효가 나타나기 시작했어요.

The effect started to appear.

Verb stem + -기 시작하다 (start to do)

4

약효가 강한 약을 주세요.

Please give me a medicine with a strong effect.

Adjective '강하다' modifying '약'

5

이 약은 약효가 별로 없어요.

This medicine doesn't have much of an effect.

Adverb '별로' used with negative verb

6

약효가 떨어지면 다시 드세요.

Take it again when the effect wears off.

Conditional '-면' (if/when)

7

약효가 바로 왔어요.

The effect came immediately.

Adverb '바로' (immediately)

8

약효가 있는지 확인해 보세요.

Please check if there is an effect.

-는지 확인하다 (check whether)

1

약효가 지속되는 시간이 짧아요.

The duration of the medicinal effect is short.

Relative clause '지속되는' modifying '시간'

2

약효를 높이기 위해 식후에 드세요.

Take it after meals to increase the effectiveness.

-기 위해 (in order to)

3

약효가 떨어지기 전에 병원에 가세요.

Go to the hospital before the effect wears off.

-기 전에 (before doing)

4

사람마다 약효가 다르게 나타납니다.

The medicinal effect appears differently for each person.

Noun + 마다 (every/each)

5

약효가 사라질 때까지 기다리세요.

Wait until the medicinal effect disappears.

-을 때까지 (until the time when)

6

이 연고는 피부에 약효가 잘 전달됩니다.

This ointment delivers the medicinal effect well to the skin.

Passive-like usage of '전달되다' (to be delivered)

7

약효가 검증된 제품만 판매합니다.

We only sell products with verified medicinal effects.

Past participle '검증된' (verified)

8

감기약의 약효가 돌기 시작하니 졸려요.

I'm sleepy now that the cold medicine's effect is kicking in.

-니까 (because/since) indicating cause

1

약효의 지속성을 확인하는 실험을 했습니다.

We conducted an experiment to check the persistence of the medicinal effect.

Noun + -의 (possessive) + Noun

2

술은 약효를 방해할 수 있으니 주의하세요.

Be careful as alcohol can interfere with the medicine's effectiveness.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (can) + -으니 (reason)

3

약효가 광범위하게 나타나는 항생제입니다.

This is an antibiotic whose medicinal effect appears broadly.

Adverbial form '-게' (broadly)

4

약효가 충분하지 않으면 용량을 늘려야 합니다.

If the effect is not sufficient, the dosage must be increased.

-아야 하다 (must/should)

5

약효가 서서히 나타나는 서방정 약입니다.

This is a sustained-release tablet where the effect appears gradually.

Adverb '서서히' (gradually)

6

한약의 약효에 대해 과학적으로 분석했습니다.

The medicinal effects of herbal medicine were scientifically analyzed.

-에 대해 (about/regarding)

7

약효가 즉각적이지 않더라도 꾸준히 드세요.

Even if the effect is not immediate, take it consistently.

-더라도 (even if)

8

약효가 상충되는 약을 함께 복용하지 마세요.

Do not take medicines together whose effects conflict with each other.

-지 마세요 (don't do)

1

신약의 약효 발현 기전에 대한 연구가 활발합니다.

Research on the mechanism of the new drug's medicinal effect onset is active.

Complex noun phrase with technical terms '발현 기전' (mechanism of onset)

2

약효의 극대화를 위해 나노 기술이 도입되었습니다.

Nanotechnology was introduced to maximize medicinal effectiveness.

Passive voice '도입되었습니다' (was introduced)

3

임상 시험을 통해 약효의 안전성을 입증했습니다.

The safety of the medicinal effect was proven through clinical trials.

Verb '입증하다' (to prove/verify)

4

약효가 반감될 우려가 있으니 냉장 보관하세요.

Keep refrigerated as there is a concern the effect might be halved.

Noun '우려' (concern) + '반감되다' (to be halved)

5

해당 성분은 약효가 미미하여 퇴출되었습니다.

The component was withdrawn because its medicinal effect was insignificant.

Adjective '미미하다' (insignificant/slight)

6

약효의 개인차를 극복하기 위한 맞춤형 치료입니다.

This is a personalized treatment to overcome individual differences in medicinal effect.

Compound noun '맞춤형 치료' (personalized treatment)

7

약효가 발휘되는 과정에서 부작용이 생길 수 있습니다.

Side effects may occur during the process of the medicinal effect being exerted.

Verb '발휘되다' (to be displayed/exerted)

8

약효의 유효성은 통계적으로 유의미한 수준입니다.

The efficacy of the medicinal effect is at a statistically significant level.

Academic phrase '통계적으로 유의미한' (statistically significant)

1

약효의 발현 양상은 환자의 대사 상태에 따라 판이합니다.

The manifestation pattern of the medicinal effect varies greatly depending on the patient's metabolic state.

Adjective '판이하다' (to be entirely different)

2

본 약제는 약효의 지속 시간과 강도를 정밀하게 제어합니다.

This pharmaceutical agent precisely controls the duration and intensity of the medicinal effect.

Verb '제어하다' (to control/regulate)

3

약효의 가역성 여부는 치료 방향 설정에 핵심적인 요소입니다.

Whether the medicinal effect is reversible is a key factor in setting the direction of treatment.

Noun '가역성' (reversibility) + '여부' (whether or not)

4

약효가 소실되기 전 추가 투여를 통해 혈중 농도를 유지합니다.

Maintain blood concentration through additional administration before the medicinal effect is lost.

Verb '소실되다' (to disappear/be lost)

5

전통적 약재의 약효를 현대 약리학적으로 재조명하고 있습니다.

The medicinal effects of traditional medicines are being re-examined from a modern pharmacological perspective.

Adverbial '약리학적으로' (pharmacologically) + '재조명하다' (to re-examine)

6

약효의 발현이 지연될 경우 위장관 흡수율을 검토해야 합니다.

If the onset of the medicinal effect is delayed, the gastrointestinal absorption rate must be reviewed.

Conditional '경우' (in the case of)

7

약효의 상호작용이 환자의 예후에 미치는 영향은 지대합니다.

The impact of medicinal effect interactions on a patient's prognosis is profound.

Adjective '지대하다' (to be immense/huge)

8

약효의 정량적 분석을 통해 최적의 투여 경로를 산출했습니다.

The optimal administration route was calculated through a quantitative analysis of the medicinal effect.

Noun '정량적 분석' (quantitative analysis)

Häufige Kollokationen

약효가 나타나다
약효가 떨어지다
약효가 있다/없다
약효가 지속되다
약효가 빠르다
약효를 보다
약효가 돌다
약효가 강하다
약효를 높이다
약효가 사라지다

Häufige Phrasen

빠른 약효

— Fast medicinal effect. Often used in ads for painkillers.

빠른 약효를 원하시면 이 시럽을 드세요.

강력한 약효

— Powerful medicinal effect. Used for strong prescriptions.

강력한 약효 때문에 처방전이 필요합니다.

검증된 약효

— Verified medicinal effect. Used for scientifically proven drugs.

이 제품은 검증된 약효를 자랑합니다.

약효 미달

— Insufficient medicinal effect. Used when a drug fails to work.

성분 함량 부족으로 약효 미달 판정을 받았다.

약효 지속 시간

— The duration of the medicinal effect.

약효 지속 시간이 얼마나 되나요?

약효 발현

— The onset or manifestation of the medicinal effect.

약효 발현까지 약 30분이 소요됩니다.

약효 손실

— Loss of medicinal effect, often due to storage issues.

햇빛에 노출되면 약효 손실이 생깁니다.

약효 체감

— Feeling the medicinal effect personally.

환자가 약효 체감을 직접 하고 있습니다.

약효 극대화

— Maximizing the medicinal effect.

약효 극대화를 위한 복용법을 지키세요.

약효 중단

— Stopping of the medicinal effect.

약효 중단 후 증상이 다시 나타났습니다.

Redewendungen & Ausdrücke

"약효가 떨어지다"

— Literally 'the medicinal effect falls,' used when a drug stops working.

약효가 떨어지기 전에 한 알 더 드세요.

Neutral
"약효가 돌다"

— Literally 'the medicinal effect turns,' meaning the medicine is circulating and starting to work.

이제 몸에 약효가 도는 것 같아요.

Informal
"약효를 보다"

— To see/experience the effect of a medicine.

이 영양제를 먹고 약효를 톡톡히 봤어요.

Informal
"약효가 듣다"

— Literally 'the medicinal effect listens,' meaning the medicine is effective.

이 약은 나한테 아주 잘 들어 (약효가 좋아).

Informal
"약효가 가다"

— The effect lasts/goes for a certain time.

이 주사는 약효가 며칠 가요?

Neutral
"약효가 다하다"

— The medicinal effect has completely finished/run out.

약효가 다했는지 통증이 다시 시작됐다.

Neutral
"약효가 퍼지다"

— The medicinal effect spreads through the body.

온몸에 약효가 퍼지는 기분이에요.

Neutral
"약효를 의심하다"

— To doubt the effectiveness of a medicine.

환자들이 약효를 의심하기 시작했다.

Neutral
"약효가 늦다"

— The effect is slow to appear.

이 약은 약효가 좀 늦게 와요.

Neutral
"약효를 기대하다"

— To expect/look forward to the medicinal effect.

빠른 약효를 기대하며 약을 먹었다.

Neutral

Wortfamilie

Substantive

약 (medicine)
효능 (efficacy)
효과 (effect)
약사 (pharmacist)
약국 (pharmacy)

Verben

약하다 (to be weak - *homonym*)
효험을 보다 (to see results)

Adjektive

유효하다 (to be valid/effective)
무효하다 (to be invalid)

Verwandt

처방전 (prescription)
복용 (taking medicine)
부작용 (side effect)
내성 (tolerance)
면역 (immunity)
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Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

Think of 'Yak' (like a strong animal) and 'Hyo' (like 'Yo!'). 'Yo! This Yak-medicine is working!'

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a pill with a glowing light around it, representing its 'power' (약효).

Word Web

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Herausforderung

Go to a Korean pharmacy (or a mock one) and ask '이 약은 약효가 언제 나타나요?'

Wortherkunft

From Sino-Korean (Hanja) roots. 藥 (약) meaning medicine + 效 (효) meaning effect/result.

Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The result produced by a medicinal substance.

Sino-Korean

Kultureller Kontext

Be careful when claiming '약효' for unregulated products, as Korean law is strict about medical claims in advertising.

In English, we usually just say 'it's working' or 'the effect.' Korean uses '약효' to be more precise about the source of the healing.

Korean health commercials often shout '빠른 약효!' Traditional Hanuiwon (clinics) often display charts of the '약효' of various roots. News reports on the '약효' of COVID-19 vaccines were constant.

Im Alltag üben

Kontexte aus dem Alltag

At the Pharmacy

  • 약효가 언제 나타나요?
  • 약효가 얼마나 가요?
  • 약효가 강한가요?
  • 약효가 좋은 약 추천해 주세요.

At the Hospital

  • 약효가 좀 있는 것 같아요.
  • 약효가 전혀 없어요.
  • 약효가 너무 강해서 어지러워요.
  • 약효가 나타나기까지 얼마나 걸리나요?

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