TL-018 · Health
Explain a fever and sore throat at a clinic — Korean
A clinic conversation for describing a fever and sore throat, when symptoms started, and whether you take any medication.
Quick answer
열이 나고 목이 아파요.
Meaning I have a fever and a sore throat.
Yeori nago mogi apayo.
When to use it
Use this when you need to explain basic symptoms and when they started at a clinic while traveling.
Core phrases
열이 나고 목이 아파요.
Yeori nago mogi apayo.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
어제부터 아팠어요.
Eojebuteo apasseoyo.
I've felt sick since yesterday.
기침도 나요.
Gichimdo nayo.
I also have a cough.
What you may hear
열이 몇 도까지 올랐나요?
Yeori myeot dokkaji olrannayo?
How high has your fever been?
복용 중인 약이 있나요?
Bogyong jungin yagi innayo?
Are you taking any medication?
How to respond
최고 38도였어요.
Choego 38 doyeosseoyo.
It reached 38 degrees.
복용 중인 약은 없어요.
Bogyong jungin yageun eobseoyo.
I'm not taking any medication.
Mini conversation
You
열이 나고 목이 아파요.
Yeori nago mogi apayo.
I have a fever and a sore throat.
Other person
열이 몇 도까지 올랐나요?
Yeori myeot dokkaji olrannayo?
How high has your fever been?
You
최고 38도였어요.
Choego 38 doyeosseoyo.
It reached 38 degrees.
More natural
It helps to have the symptom onset, highest temperature, and current medications ready for the medical interview.
Good to know
These phrases are for communicating symptoms, not for diagnosis or treatment decisions. For severe or urgent symptoms, follow local medical guidance.
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