Travel Phrases — Entry No. 1149
경찰 불러주세요
call-police · expression
경찰 불러주세요
call-police
[gyung-CHAHL bool-uh-joo-SAY-yo]
expressionbeginner
Meaning
A polite request asking someone to call the police for you. Essential emergency phrase used when you need police assistance but cannot contact them yourself.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Appears frequently in K-dramas like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Itaewon Class’ during crisis scenes. In Korean culture, clearly stating what you need (경찰 = police) demonstrates urgency. Often followed by a reason (e.g., 사고났어요 – there’s been an accident).
Example Sentences
경찰 불러주세요! 사고났어요.
Gyeongchal bulleojuseyo! Sagonaesseoyo.
Please call the police! There’s been an accident.
누군가 도와주세요. 경찰 불러주세요.
Nugunya dowajuseyo. Gyeongchal bulleojuseyo.
Someone help me. Please call the police. (Emphasizes panic)
지금 경찰 불러주세요.
Jigeum gyeongchal bulleojuseyo.
Call the police right now. (Indicates immediate danger)
⚠️ Don’t use call-police when…
1) Don’t say this casually—Koreans reserve it for genuine emergencies only. 2) If you can, dial 112 yourself instead of relying on bystanders who may not understand English.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — Main characters repeatedly need police intervention throughout the series when trapped in dangerous situations.
- K-Pop: Stray Kids ‘God’s Menu’ — lyrics reference protection and safety themes common in K-pop emergency narratives.
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