Korean word

소방차

Pronunciation

Romanizationsobangcha

Meaning

  • nounfire truck

Example

불이 나서 소방차가 빨리 왔다.pu ri na seo so bang cha ga ppal li wat tta

A fire truck came quickly because there was a fire.

Illustration for 소방차 (fire truck)

More examples

소방차 사이렌 소리가 들렸다.so bang cha sa i ren so ri ga teul lyeot tta

The sound of a fire truck's siren was heard.

Core concept

An emergency vehicle carrying water and equipment to put out fires and rescue people.

Common phrases

  • 소방차 출동so bang cha chul dong

    fire truck dispatch

  • 소방차 사이렌so bang cha sa i ren

    fire truck siren

Similar words

구급차kugeupcha: A vehicle that quickly carries sick or injured people to a hospital while providing emergency care.
경찰차kyeongchalcha: A police vehicle sent to a scene to help maintain public order.

Definition in Korean

불을 끄고 사람을 구조하기 위해 물과 장비를 싣고 출동하는 소방서의 차량.pu reul kkeu go sa ra meul ku jo ha gi wi hae mul gwa chang bi reul sit kko chul dong ha neun so bang seo ui cha ryang

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean terms for fire protection and vehicle, forming the name for a vehicle used in firefighting.

Usage tips

  • When it approaches with its siren on, people make room, so this word is useful in everyday safety conversations.

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