Korean Dictionary
How to say "Heart Attack" in Korean
“Heart Attack” in Korean is 심장마비 (pronounced "simjang mabi").
심장마비
simjang mabi
Usage & Context
심장마비 is a life-threatening cardiac emergency that requires immediate medical response. In Korea the 119 emergency number is used to call for ambulance services when 심장마비 is suspected. Korean workplaces and public buildings increasingly have automated external defibrillators (AED) to respond to 심장마비.
Example Sentence
아버지가 갑자기 심장마비로 쓰러지셨어요.
My father suddenly collapsed from a heart attack.
How to use 심장마비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Heart Attack” is 심장마비, romanized as simjang mabi.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 심장마비.
Pronunciation Guide
심 (sim) sounds like 'shim' in 'shimmy'. 장 (jang) sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. 마 (ma) sounds like 'ma' in 'mama'. 비 (bi) sounds like 'bee' in 'bee-hive'. Combine: 'SHIM-jang MA-bee'.
More Example Sentences
Describing an emergency medical situation.
갑작스러운 심장마비로 쓰러지셨어요.
He collapsed from a sudden heart attack.
Explaining first aid for a cardiac emergency.
심장마비 환자에게는 즉시 심폐소생술이 필요해요.
CPR is immediately needed for heart attack patients.
Noticing public safety equipment.
공공장소에 심장마비 대비 AED가 설치되어 있어요.
AEDs are installed in public places in preparation for heart attacks.
Cultural Context
While '심장마비' (simjangmabi) literally means 'cardiac arrest,' it is commonly used by the general public in Korea to refer to a sudden cardiac event, often interchangeably with '심근경색' (simgeungyeongsaek), which is the medical term for myocardial infarction (heart attack). Public campaigns emphasize calling 119 and performing CPR (심폐소생술, simpyesosaengsul) in such emergencies.
Editorial note
We review entries like 심장마비 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
심장마비가 오다
To have a heart attack (literally, 'a heart attack comes')
심장마비 증상
Heart attack symptoms
심장마비 예방
Heart attack prevention
Related Expressions
심근경색
simgeungyeongsaek
Myocardial infarction (medical term for heart attack)
심장병
simjangbyeong
Heart disease (general term)
심폐소생술
simpyesosaengsul
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
응급실
eunggeupsil
Emergency room
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