Korean word

소방서

Pronunciation

Romanizationsobangseo

Meaning

  • nounfire station

Example

화재가 나면 소방서에 전화하세요.hwa jae ga na myeon so bang seo e cheon hwa ha se yo

If a fire breaks out, call the fire station.

Illustration for 소방서 (fire station)

More examples

소방서 앞에 소방차가 서 있어요.so bang seo a pe so bang cha ga seo i sseo yo

A fire truck is parked in front of the fire station.

Core concept

A public base where fire crews are dispatched to handle fires and provide rescue and emergency medical help.

Common phrases

  • 소방서에 전화하다so bang seo e cheon hwa ha da

    call the fire station

  • 소방서로 가다so bang seo ro ka da

    go to the fire station

  • 소방서 앞so bang seo ap

    in front of the fire station

Similar words

소방관sobanggwan: A trained member of the fire service who fights fires and helps people in danger.
경찰서kyeongchalseo: A local government building where police take reports, investigate crimes, and protect the community.
병원pyeongwon: A place where doctors and nurses care for people who are sick or hurt.
구급차kugeupcha: A vehicle that provides urgent medical help and takes sick or injured people to a hospital.

Definition in Korean

화재 발생 시 출동하여 소방·구조·구급 업무를 수행하는 기관 또는 그 시설hwa jae pal saeng si chul dong ha yeo so bang ku jo ku geup eom mu reul su haeng ha neun ki gwan tto neun keu si seol

Word origin

소방서 (sobangseo, "fire station") combines 소방 (sobang, "firefighting") with 서 (seo, "government office"), naming the public office that handles fires and related emergencies.

Usage tips

  • In South Korea, 119 is the emergency number that connects people with fire, rescue, and ambulance services, so it is more useful in an emergency than searching for a nearby station.

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