🟠 Describing an Accident or Emergency in Korean | Intermediate Level (TOPIK 3–4)

What would you say in Korean if you witness an accident or need urgent help?

In emergencies, knowing the right Korean expressions can make a huge difference. This guide will teach you key vocabulary and sentence patterns to describe accidents or ask for help clearly, perfect for TOPIK 3–4 learners.

💡 Essential Vocabulary for Emergencies

Here are words you might hear or use during accidents or emergencies in Korea:

사고 (sago) – accident
응급 상황 (eung-geup sanghwang) – emergency situation
도와주세요 (dowajuseyo) – please help
119 – emergency call number in Korea (like 911)
부상 (busang) – injury
병원 (byeongwon) – hospital
경찰 (gyeongchal) – police

📖 Useful Sentence Patterns

1. 사고가 났어요!
There’s been an accident!

2. 누군가 다쳤어요.
Someone is hurt.

3. 도와주세요! 경찰을 불러주세요.
Help! Please call the police.

4. 119에 전화해 주세요.
Please call 119.

5. 병원으로 가야 해요.
We need to go to the hospital.

🗣 Practice Dialogue

A: 큰 사고가 났어요! 누군가 다쳤어요.
Keun sago-ga nasseoyo! Nugunga dacheosseoyo.
There’s a big accident! Someone is injured.

B: 빨리 119에 전화해요. 제가 위치를 알려줄게요.
Ppalli 119-e jeonhwahaeyo. Jega wichireul allyeojulgeyo.
Quickly call 119. I’ll tell them the location.

🧩 Quick Check: How would you say “Please help, someone fainted!” in Korean?

🌏 Did You Know?

Korea’s emergency number is 119, not 911. Calling 112 connects you to the police. Foreigners can also request English interpretation when calling 119 for help.

📦 Final Thoughts

Being able to describe an accident or emergency in Korean could save precious time and even lives. Practice these phrases so you can react calmly and confidently if the situation arises in Korea.

I hope that while reading various posts on my blog, you’ll learn Korean and grow to love Korea. As a Korean, I sincerely wish for that. Please come back anytime to discover new expressions and cultural insights!

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