Level 4

입원하다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '입원하다' specifically means 'to be admitted to a hospital' or 'to enter a hospital for treatment.' It is used when someone stays in the hospital for medical care, usually for several days or longer.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '입원하다' in conversations about illness, surgery, or recovery. It implies a formal hospital stay rather than a brief visit.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 입원하다 + 기간 (e.g., 일주일 동안 입원하다): to be hospitalized for a certain period.
  • 병원에 입원하다: to be admitted to a hospital.
  • 입원 절차: admission procedures.

Register and Politeness

'입원하다' is a neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal contexts. When speaking politely, use the appropriate polite endings (e.g., 입원합니다, 입원하셨어요).

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '입원하다' with '입장하다' (to enter a place) or '입학하다' (to enter a school). Remember, '입원하다' is specifically for hospital admission.

Use '입원하다' when talking about staying in a hospital for treatment, not just visiting or entering a building.

Example Sentences

아버지가 갑자기 아파서 병원에 입원하셨어요.

Abeojiga gapjagi apaseo byeongwone ipwonhasyeosseoyo.

My father suddenly got sick and was hospitalized.

입원할 때 필요한 서류를 미리 준비하세요.

Ipwonhal ttae piryohan seoryureul miri junbihaseyo.

Prepare the necessary documents in advance when you are admitted to the hospital.

그는 수술 후에 일주일 동안 입원해야 했어요.

Geuneun susul hue iljuil dongan ipwonhaeya haesseoyo.

He had to stay in the hospital for a week after the surgery.