In an emergency

Say it like this

1. 도와주세요!dowajuseyo!Help!
2. 경찰 불러 주세요.gyeongchal bulleo juseyo.Please call the police.
3. 구급차 불러 주세요.gugeupcha bulleo juseyo.Please call an ambulance.
4. 지갑을 잃어버렸어요.jigabeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.I lost my wallet.
5. 길을 잃었어요.gireul ireosseoyo.I'm lost.
6. 다쳤어요.dachyeosseoyo.I'm hurt.
7. 대사관에 연락하고 싶어요.daesagwane yeollakago sipeoyo.I want to contact my embassy.
8. 영어 통역 가능해요?yeongeo tongyeok ganeunghaeyo?Is English interpretation available?

Good to know

• Dial 112 for police and 119 for fire and ambulance.
• The 1330 travel hotline answers in several languages and can help translate.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.