Korean Dictionary
How to say “Fever” in Korean
발열
baryeol
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
발열 is the medical term for fever in Korean, while the casual term 열이 나다 (heat rises) is more commonly used in everyday speech. Korean parents are especially vigilant about 발열 in children and will typically visit a pediatric clinic promptly. During cold and flu season, temperature checks are common in Korean workplaces and schools.
Example Sentence
아이가 발열 증상이 있어서 소아과에 데려갔어요.
The child had a fever symptom so I took them to the pediatrician.
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