Korean Dictionary
How to say "Crisis Helpline" in Korean
“Crisis Helpline” in Korean is 위기 상담 전화 (pronounced "wigi sangdam jeonhwa").
위기 상담 전화
wigi sangdam jeonhwa
Usage & Context
A crisis helpline provides immediate support to people in mental distress. Korea operates 정신건강 위기 상담 전화 (1577-0199), a national hotline available 24 hours a day.
Example Sentence
위기 상담 전화에 연락하면 즉각적인 도움을 받을 수 있다.
You can receive immediate help by contacting the crisis helpline.
How to use 위기 상담 전화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Crisis Helpline” is 위기 상담 전화, romanized as wigi sangdam jeonhwa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 위기 상담 전화.
Pronunciation Guide
For 위기 (wigi), 'Wi' is like 'we' but with rounded lips, and 'gi' is like 'gee'. For 상담 (sangdam), 'Sang' is like 'sang' (past tense of sing), and 'dam' is like 'dahm' with a short 'a'. For 전화 (jeonhwa), 'Jeon' is like 'john' but with an 'eo' sound (like 'uh' in 'but'), and 'hwa' is like 'hwa' in 'flower'. The stress is on the first syllable of each part: WEE-gee SAHNG-dahm JEON-hwah.
More Example Sentences
Encouraging someone to seek help.
힘들 때 위기 상담 전화로 전화하세요.
When you're having a hard time, call the crisis helpline.
Sharing a personal story of recovery.
그는 위기 상담 전화 덕분에 어려운 시기를 극복할 수 있었다.
Thanks to the crisis helpline, he was able to overcome a difficult period.
Informing about service availability.
정신건강 위기 상담 전화는 24시간 운영됩니다.
The mental health crisis helpline operates 24 hours a day.
Cultural Context
Korea's national mental health crisis helpline (정신건강 위기 상담 전화, 1577-0199) is a vital resource, often advertised in public spaces. While awareness is growing, particularly among younger generations, there can still be a reluctance to use such services due to social stigma. However, the government and various organizations are actively working to normalize seeking help through these channels.
Editorial note
We review entries like 위기 상담 전화 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
위기 상담 전화 번호
Crisis helpline number
위기 상담 전화 이용하기
To use the crisis helpline
위기 상담 전화로 연락하다
To contact the crisis helpline
Related Expressions
긴급 전화
gingeup jeonhwa
Emergency call
도움 전화
doum jeonhwa
Help phone
상담 서비스
sangdam seobiseu
Counseling service
정신 건강 센터
jeongsin geongang senteo
Mental health center
More Mental Health & Wellness Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Crisis Helpline and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
