Korean word

긴급

Pronunciation

Romanizationkingeup

Meaning

  • nounemergency

Example

그건 긴급 공지입니다.keu geon kin geup kong ji im ni da

That is an emergency announcement.

Illustration for 긴급 (emergency)

More examples

긴급 연락처는 비상시에만 사용하세요.kin geup yeol lak cheo neun pi sang si e man sa yong ha se yo

Use the emergency contact only in an emergency.

Core concept

A warning state in which waiting could lead to harm or loss.

Common phrases

  • 긴급 연락처kin geup yeol lak cheo

    emergency contact

  • 긴급 요청kin geup yo cheong

    emergency request

Similar words

비상pisang: A sudden dangerous situation that disrupts normal life and demands an immediate response.
응급eunggeup: Immediate medical treatment needed for a serious injury or sudden illness.
위급wigeup: A life-threatening situation in which immediate help is essential.
급박keupppak: A highly pressing situation that leaves almost no time for action.

Definition in Korean

즉시 대응이 필요하고 위험이나 손해가 발생할 우려가 있는 상태나 사안cheuk ssi tae eung i pi ryo ha go wi heo mi na son hae ga pal saeng hal u ryeo ga in neun sang tae na sa an

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of pressure and speed, creating the sense of a matter requiring an immediate response.

Usage tips

  • Official notices and alerts often use this word, so it marks a serious need for action rather than mild hurry.

Other meanings

  • urgencynoun
  • urgent matternoun

Opposites

  • 평온pyeongontranquilitynoun

Related words

  • 긴급성kingeupsseongurgencynoun
  • 긴급조치kingeupjjochiemergency measuresnoun

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