When you go to the doctor for a regular check-up or when a doctor examines a patient to see what's wrong, you use 검진하다. It's a formal way to say 'to examine' specifically in a medical context. You might hear it when talking about health screenings or diagnostic tests. For example, if someone says '건강 검진했어요,' it means 'I had a health check-up.' It's a useful word for discussing health and medical appointments.
When discussing health and medical procedures in Korean, you'll frequently encounter the verb 검진하다 (geomjinhada). It directly translates to 'to examine for health' or 'to conduct a medical check-up'. This word is essential for talking about general health screenings, annual physicals, or any situation where a medical professional assesses one's health.
For example, if you want to say 'I need to get a medical check-up,' you would use 검진하다. It implies a comprehensive check of one's physical condition, differentiating it from simply 'seeing a doctor' for a specific ailment. Understanding this verb allows for more precise communication about healthcare needs and preventative medicine.
§ Understanding 검진하다 in Korean Sentences
Hello! Today we're looking at the Korean verb 검진하다, which means 'to examine for health' or 'to conduct a medical check-up'. This is a very practical verb to know, especially when talking about health or doctor visits. Let's break down how to use it.
§ Basic Usage with Objects
Since 검진하다 is a transitive verb, it usually takes an object. The object is typically what is being examined or checked. You'll often see it with the object marker 을/를.
- Korean Grammar Point
- Object + 을/를 + 검진하다
Common objects include words like 건강 (health), 몸 (body), or even specific body parts or conditions that need examination.
매년 건강을 검진해야 합니다. (You should check your health every year. / You should get a health check-up every year.)
의사 선생님이 환자의 몸을 검진했습니다. (The doctor examined the patient's body.)
§ Expressing Who Gets the Check-up
When you want to say *who* is getting the medical check-up, you can use the possessive particle 의 or simply imply it from context. However, it's often more natural to use the object marker with the person getting examined.
저는 다음 주에 저를 검진할 예정입니다. (I plan to get myself checked next week. / I plan to have a check-up next week.)
More commonly, you might say:
저는 다음 주에 건강 검진을 받을 예정입니다. (I plan to receive a health check-up next week.)
§ Using 검진하다 with Time Expressions
You can easily combine 검진하다 with time adverbs to indicate when the check-up happens.
매년 (every year)
정기적으로 (regularly)
다음 달에 (next month)
정기적으로 몸을 검진하는 것이 중요합니다. (It is important to check your body regularly. / It is important to get regular check-ups.)
§ Related Nouns and Phrases
The noun form of 검진하다 is 검진 (check-up, examination). This is very commonly used in combination with other verbs.
검진을 받다 (to receive a check-up)
검진을 하다 (to do/conduct a check-up, usually from the perspective of the doctor/institution)
- Example with Noun Form
- 병원에서 건강 검진을 받았습니다. (I received a health check-up at the hospital.)
회사는 직원들의 정기 검진을 실시합니다. (The company conducts regular check-ups for employees.)
§ Summary
검진하다 is a straightforward verb for talking about medical examinations. Remember these key points:
It takes an object (을/를) like 건강 or 몸.
Often used with time expressions like 매년 or 정기적으로.
The noun form 검진 is frequently paired with 받다 (for the patient) or 하다/실시하다 (for the examiner).
Keep practicing, and you'll be using 검진하다 like a pro in no time!
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The doctor examined me.
I receive a health check-up at the hospital.
It's important to get a check-up every year.
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의사 선생님이 저를 검진했어요.
Focus: 검진했어요 (geom-jin-hae-sseo-yo)
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저는 건강 검진을 받을 거예요.
Focus: 건강 검진을 (geon-gang geom-jin-eul)
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언제 검진할 수 있어요?
Focus: 언제 검진할 (eon-je geom-jin-hal)
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This sentence means 'I want to get a medical check-up.' The order is 'I' + 'body' + 'check-up' + 'want to'.
This sentence means 'The doctor examined the patient.' The order is 'Doctor' + 'patient' + 'examined'.
This sentence means 'Please get a check-up every year.' The order is 'Every year' + 'check-up' + 'please receive'.
This sentence means 'I get a health check-up every year.' The order is Subject + Adverb + Object + Verb.
This sentence means 'The doctor examined my body.' The order is Subject + Possessive + Object + Verb.
This sentence means 'It is important to get regular check-ups.' The order is Adverb + Verb phrase + Noun + Adjective.
저는 매년 건강을 위해 정기적으로 ___.
The sentence talks about doing something regularly for health, so '검진합니다' (get a medical check-up) is the most appropriate verb.
의사는 환자의 상태를 ___.
A doctor examines a patient's condition, making '검진했습니다' (examined) the correct choice.
회사에서 직원들에게 무료 건강 ___ 제공합니다.
Companies often provide free health check-ups to employees. '검진을' (check-up) fits the context.
건강을 위해 정기적으로 검진하는 것은 중요하지 않다.
It is important to get regular medical check-ups for health. So, the statement 'It is not important' is false.
아프지 않아도 병원에 가서 검진을 받을 수 있다.
Even if you are not sick, you can go to the hospital for a check-up, especially for preventative care. So, this statement is true.
동물 병원에서 동물을 검진할 때도 '검진하다'라는 말을 사용할 수 있다.
'검진하다' can be used for examining animals for health, similar to a medical check-up for humans. So, this statement is true.
This phrase emphasizes the necessity of regular check-ups. '정기적으로' (regularly) modifies '검진하다' (to examine), and '필요합니다' (it is necessary) concludes the sentence.
This sentence describes a doctor examining a patient. '의사가' (the doctor) is the subject, '환자를' (the patient) is the object, and '검진하고 있어요' (is examining) is the verb phrase.
This sentence suggests that getting a check-up is good for one's health. '건강을 위해' (for health) states the purpose, and '검진을 받는 것이 좋아요' (it is good to receive a check-up) is the main clause.
정기적으로 건강을 ___는 것은 중요합니다. (It's important to regularly ___ your health.)
The context implies a medical examination or check-up, which aligns with '검진하는'.
의사는 환자의 심장 상태를 ___ 시작했습니다. (The doctor began to ___ the patient's heart condition.)
'검진하기' best fits the context of a doctor examining a patient's condition.
새로운 직원은 입사 전에 종합 건강을 ___야 합니다. (New employees must ___ a comprehensive health before starting work.)
The phrase '종합 건강을 검진해야' means to undergo a comprehensive health check-up, which is appropriate for new employees.
저는 매년 건강 ___를 받습니다. (I receive a health ___ every year.)
'건강 검진' is a common phrase for a health check-up.
유방암 조기 발견을 위해 정기적으로 ___는 것이 권장됩니다. (Regular ___ is recommended for early detection of breast cancer.)
For early detection of cancer, '검진하는' (examining/checking) is the most suitable verb.
그는 매년 무료로 위 건강을 ___ 있습니다. (He ___ his stomach health for free every year.)
'검진받고' means receiving a medical examination, which fits the context of free annual health checks.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of regular health check-ups. The natural order in Korean is 'regularly health to examine thing is important.'
This sentence describes a doctor accurately examining a patient's condition. The order is 'doctor patient's condition accurately examined.'
This sentence states the necessity of receiving regular check-ups from a young age. The order is 'from young age regular check-up to receive thing is necessary.'
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यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
health के और शब्द
비정상적이다
B1Deviating from what is normal or usual; abnormal.
비정상이다
A2To be abnormal or irregular.
에 대해서
A2Indicating the topic or subject; about, concerning.
누적되다
B1To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.
몸살
A2General body aches and fatigue, often accompanying a cold or flu.
몸살나다
A2To suffer from body aches and fatigue, often due to a cold.
쑤시다
B1To have a dull, throbbing pain; to ache.
에취
A2Achoo! (onomatopoeia for sneezing).
급성적이다
A2To be acute or sudden (e.g., an illness).
급성이다
A2Having a rapid onset and short course; to be acute (illness).
