Korean word

응급상황

Pronunciation

Romanizationeunggeupssanghwang

Meaning

  • nounemergency

Example

교통사고로 응급상황이 발생했어요.kyo tong sa go ro eung geup ssang hwang i pal saeng hae sseo yo

There was an emergency because of a traffic accident.

Illustration for 응급상황 (emergency)

More examples

응급상황 발생 시 119에 전화하세요.eung geup ssang hwang pal saeng si 119 e cheon hwa ha se yo

Call 119 if an emergency occurs.

Core concept

A dangerous situation where delay can make the harm worse and immediate action is needed.

Common phrases

  • 응급상황 발생eung geup ssang hwang pal saeng

    occurrence of an emergency

  • 응급상황 대처eung geup ssang hwang tae cheo

    emergency response

  • 응급상황 신고eung geup ssang hwang sin go

    emergency reporting

Similar words

긴급kingeup: A matter requiring urgent attention because delay could lead to harm or damage.
위급wigeup: A critical condition in which a person's life or safety is in immediate danger.
사고sago: An unexpected event that results in harm to people or damage to things.
응급처치eunggeupcheochi: Immediate, temporary care given for an injury or sudden illness until professional help arrives.

Definition in Korean

교통사고나 심정지처럼 즉각적인 처치가 없으면 피해가 커질 가능성이 있는 상태를 가리키는 명사.kyo tong sa go na sim jeong ji cheo reom cheuk kkak jjeo gin cheo chi ga eop sseu myeon pi hae ga keo jil kka neung seong i in neun sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements meaning urgent response and situation, which together name a situation requiring immediate attention.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, it often refers to a specific accident or sudden health crisis, while a large-scale crisis is usually described with a different term.

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