Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stranger danger" in Korean
“Stranger danger” in Korean is 낯선 사람 위험 (pronounced "Natsseun saram wiheom").
낯선 사람 위험
Natsseun saram wiheom
Usage & Context
Teaching children to be cautious around strangers. Korean parents teach children about stranger danger for safety.
Example Sentence
낯선 사람 위험에 대해 가르칩니다.
We teach children about stranger danger.
How to use 낯선 사람 위험 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stranger danger” is 낯선 사람 위험, romanized as Natsseun saram wiheom.
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 낯선 사람 위험.
Pronunciation Guide
낯선 (nat-sseon) sounds like 'nut' but with a 't' sound at the end, and 'sseon' like 'sun' but with a tense 's' sound. 사람 (sa-ram) sounds like 'sah' in 'sah-ara' and 'ram' in 'ram-page'. 위험 (wi-heom) sounds like 'wee' in 'week' and 'hum' in 'humming'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A parent discussing the importance of child safety education.
아이에게 낯선 사람 위험에 대해 반복해서 가르쳐야 해요.
We need to repeatedly teach children about stranger danger.
A parent preparing to educate their child on safety.
엄마가 낯선 사람 위험 교육 자료를 찾아보고 있어요.
Mom is looking for educational materials on stranger danger.
A direct warning given to a child.
절대 낯선 사람을 따라가면 안 돼!
You must never follow a stranger!
Cultural Context
Child safety is a paramount concern for Korean parents. While South Korea is generally considered a safe country, teaching children about '낯선 사람 위험' is a crucial part of their upbringing. This often involves direct warnings, role-playing scenarios, and emphasizing the importance of staying with parents or trusted adults. Children are taught not to accept gifts or follow strangers, and to seek help from specific trusted figures or places if they feel unsafe.
Editorial note
We review entries like 낯선 사람 위험 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
낯선 사람 따라가지 마!
Don't follow strangers!
위험해!
It's dangerous!
엄마, 아빠한테 말해!
Tell Mom and Dad!
Related Expressions
아동 안전
adong anjeon
child safety
유괴
yugoe
kidnapping
조심하다
josimhada
to be careful
낯선 사람
natsseun saram
stranger
More Parenting & Family Life Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Stranger danger and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
