Emergencies can be stressful, especially in a foreign country where you might not be fluent in the local language. Whether you’re traveling, living abroad, or just want to be prepared, knowing specific vocabulary for emergency situations can be invaluable. This article aims to provide you with essential Korean vocabulary and phrases that you might need in various emergency scenarios.
General Emergency Phrases
When you find yourself in an emergency situation, the first step is often to alert others and seek help. Here are some general phrases that can help you in such scenarios:
– **Help!** – 도와주세요! (doh-wah-joo-seh-yo!)
– **Emergency!** – 긴급 상황! (gin-geup sang-hwang!)
– **Call the police!** – 경찰을 불러주세요! (gyeong-cha-reul bool-luh-joo-seh-yo!)
– **Call an ambulance!** – 구급차를 불러주세요! (goo-geup-cha-reul bool-luh-joo-seh-yo!)
– **I need help!** – 도움이 필요해요! (do-woo-mi pil-yo-hae-yo!)
Describing an Emergency
Being able to describe the nature of the emergency can be cruc
