Vocabulary
응급
medical emergency
Meaning
Noun: an urgent medical situation requiring immediate attention.
Why this form?
긴급 — urgency / emergency : Applies to urgent situations broadly; 응급 is especially used for immediate medical care.
비상 — emergency situation : Refers to an alert state or exceptional emergency; 응급 chiefly describes medical urgency.
Forms not to confuse
- 긴급
긴급 회의가 열렸어요. — An emergency meeting was held.
- 비상
비상 상황에 대비하세요. — Prepare for an emergency.
Hanja
응급 (應急) — 應 “respond to” + 急 “urgent”; responding to an immediate need.
Examples
응급이에요! 응급! — It’s an emergency! An emergency!
응급 환자를 먼저 치료하세요. — Treat emergency patients first.