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How to say “call the police” in Korean

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call the police

Korean · 한국어

polite

Translation

경찰을 불러 주세요

Romanization

Gyeongchareul bulleo juseyo

Pronunciation

gyawng-chah-reul bool-law joo-seh-yoh

When to use it

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

경찰을 불러 주세요 — a direct sentence to repeat until someone understands for "call the police".

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How do you say "call the police" in Korean?+

You say "경찰을 불러 주세요" in Korean. The romanized form is "Gyeongchareul bulleo juseyo", and a simple pronunciation cue is "gyawng-chah-reul bool-law joo-seh-yoh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "gyawng-chah-reul bool-law joo-seh-yoh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Gyeongchareul bulleo juseyo".

When should I use it?+

Use this in urgent situations where clarity matters more than perfect grammar. Say it slowly and directly. In Korean, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.