An emergency is defined as something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid harmful results
There are different types of emergencies
- Accidents at work
- Slips and Strips
- Industrial Diseases and Illnesses
- Road Traffic Accidents
- Accidents abroad
- Accidents Involving Animals
- Sport Related Injuries
Table of Contents
Vocabulary for Emergencies
This some key vocabulary for emergencies divided in categories:
- Verbs to Talk about Emergencies
- Describing what has happened to you
- Describing what has happened to others
- Questions asked in Emergencies
- General Vocabulary for Emergencies
- Recommendations
Verbs to Talk about Emergencies
These are some verbs to talk about emergencies
| Make an appointment | Go for a medical check-up |
| Renew my prescription | Have a surgery |
| Go to the hospital | Go to the dental clinic |
| Look for help | Get stitches |
| Find help | Receive some treatment |
| Call an ambulance | Get Injured |
| Call a doctor | Go to an emergency room |
| Buy some medicine | Report a robbery |
| Go to a drugstore | Call the police |
| Buy painkillers | Go to the embassy |
| Feel better | Be Ok |
| Check your temperature | Pass out |
| Get dizzy | Report a crime |
Describing what has Happened to you
These are some useful phrases to describe what has happened to you
- I’ve been robbed
- I’ve been mugged
- I’ve been attacked
- I’ve been raped
- I’ve been molested
- I’ve been stabbed
- I’ve been threatened
- I’ve been hurt
Describing what has Happened to Others
These are some useful phrases to describe what has happened to you
- He was shot
- He was stabbed
- She was raped
- She was Attacked
- She was mugged
- He was hit by a car
- He was beaten up
- He was bitten by a dog
- He was bitten by a snake.
- He was knocked out
Vocabulary for Emergencies: Questions
These are some common questions asked during emergencies
- Do you have a fever?
- Is there anybody with you?
- Are you allergic to something?
- Is she allergic to something?
- Are you wounded?
- Did you get shot?
- Is she breathing?
- Did she have a heart attack?
General Vocabulary for Emergencies
These are some words that might be used during an emergency
- I have Asthma
- He’s got a cold
- My leg aches.
- I got a broken arm
- My stomach hurts and I can’t stand the pain
- I have back pain and I can’t move
- I am lost
- I am wounded
Vocabulary for Emergencies: Recommendations
These are some example of recommendations
- It’s a good idea to take cough syrup
- apply some alcohol
- Take a pill and laxatives
- You should rest and wait for the ambulance
- Take your medication and wait for the paramedic
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