Korean Dictionary
How to say "Car Breakdown" in Korean
“Car Breakdown” in Korean is 차량 고장 (pronounced "charyang gojang").
차량 고장
charyang gojang
Usage & Context
차량 고장 on Korean roads requires calling roadside assistance services provided by the Korean Expressway Corporation or private insurance. Korean motorists can call 1588-2504 for highway rescue or use the emergency call boxes installed along Korean expressways. Many Korean car insurance policies include 차량 고장 roadside assistance coverage.
Example Sentence
고속도로에서 차량 고장이 나서 구난차를 불렀어요.
My car broke down on the expressway so I called a rescue vehicle.
How to use 차량 고장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Car Breakdown” is 차량 고장, romanized as charyang gojang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
차량 (charyang) has 'cha' like 'chai tea', and 'ryang' sounds like 'rye-ang', similar to 'rang' in 'rang-e' but with a 'y' sound before the 'a'. 고장 (gojang) has 'go' like 'go-at' and 'jang' like 'jang-le'. Combine: 'cha-ryang go-jang'. Stress is relatively even.
More Example Sentences
Describing an unexpected car issue.
갑자기 차량 고장이 나서 길가에 멈췄어요.
My car suddenly broke down, so I stopped by the roadside.
Expressing relief after a breakdown.
차량 고장 보험이 있어서 다행이에요.
It's a relief I have car breakdown insurance.
Planning to diagnose a car problem.
정비소에 가서 차량 고장 원인을 알아봐야겠어요.
I need to go to the repair shop to find out the cause of the car breakdown.
Cultural Context
In Korea, roadside assistance for '차량 고장' is often included in car insurance policies. Many drivers rely on their insurance company's emergency service (긴급출동 서비스) rather than independent mechanics for initial breakdown support. On expressways, emergency call boxes and the Korea Expressway Corporation (한국도로공사) provide quick assistance, making it relatively easy to get help if your car breaks down.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
차량 고장이 났어요.
My car broke down.
차량 고장 때문에 늦었어요.
I'm late because of a car breakdown.
차량 고장 서비스
car breakdown service
Related Expressions
고장 나다
gojang nada
to break down (verb)
긴급출동
gingeupchuldong
emergency dispatch (service)
수리
suri
repair
정비소
jeongbiso
car repair shop / garage
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