English–Korean
“situation” in Korean
How to say “situation” in Korean
“Situation” in Korean is 상황 (sanghwang).
The full state of things around an event, including its conditions and background.
Example sentences with 상황
지금은 긴급한 상황이니까 빨리 대처해야 해요.chi geu meun kin geu pan sang hwang i ni kka ppal li tae cheo hae ya hae yo
Since this is an urgent situation, we need to act quickly.
Tips for using 상황
- Korean speakers use this word in everyday, school, and news talk when one event can look different in different settings.
Other Korean words for “situation”
그런 판에 끼어들지 마.keu reon pa ne kki eo deul ji ma
Don't butt into a situation like that.
사태가 심각해졌어요.sa tae ga sim ga kae jeo sseo yo
The situation has become serious.
차가 고장 나서 집에 못 가는 지경이에요.cha ga ko jang na seo chi be mot ka neun chi gyeong i e yo
The car broke down, leaving me unable to get home.
그의 처지가 참 안타깝다.keu ui cheo ji ga cham an ta kkap tta
His situation is really unfortunate.