Emergencies Meaning in English

word · lemma: emergency

US

/ˈimɝdʒənsiz/

i-MUR-juhn-seez

UK

/ɪmˈɜːdʒənsiz/

i-MUR-juhn-seez

Definition

Serious, unexpected situations that need immediate action, such as accidents, medical issues, or natural disasters.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural, referring to multiple critical situations. Often used with 'in case of', 'handle', 'prepared for'. Common in medical, safety, and disaster contexts. Do not confuse with 'urgencies' (which is rare and only means something urgent).

• Spanish: emergencias
• Portuguese (BR): emergências
• Portuguese (PT): emergências
• Chinese (Simplified): 紧急情况
• Chinese (Traditional): 緊急情況
• Hindi: आपात स्थितियाँ
• Arabic: حالات طوارئ
• Bengali: জরুরি পরিস্থিতি
• Russian: чрезвычайные ситуации
• Japanese: 緊急事態
• Vietnamese: tình huống khẩn cấp
• Korean: 비상사태
• Turkish: acil durumlar
• Urdu: ایمرجنسیز
• Indonesian: keadaan darurat

Example Sentences

Hospitals are prepared for emergencies.

basic

Call this number in case of emergencies.

basic

Schools teach students what to do during emergencies.

basic

We need to have a plan for all kinds of emergencies.

natural

Power outages and floods are common emergencies in this area.

natural

During emergencies, stay calm and follow instructions.

natural