Common Emergency Phrases in Urdu

Indo-Aryan language spoken in South Asia.

Being able to communicate effectively in emergency situations is a crucial skill, especially when you are in a foreign country. This unit focuses on teaching you the key phrases used in emergencies in Urdu.

Asking for Help

The most basic phrase to know in any emergency is how to ask for help. In Urdu, you can say "Mujhe madad ki zaroorat hai" which translates to "I need help". If you need to call for immediate attention, you can say "Bachao!" which means "Help!".

Expressing Urgency

In an emergency, it's important to convey the urgency of the situation. Here are a few phrases that can help:

• "Yeh aik emergency hai" - This is an emergency.
• "Jaldi karo" - Hurry up.
• "Foran doctor ko bulao" - Call the doctor immediately.

Describing the Situation

Being able to describe what's happening is also crucial. Here are some phrases that might be useful:

• "Mujhe chot lagi hai" - I am injured.
• "Mujhe bukhar hai" - I have a fever.
• "Mujhe saans lene mein dikkat ho rahi hai" - I am having trouble breathing.

Contacting Emergency Services

In Pakistan, the emergency services number is 1122. To call for an ambulance, you can say "Ambulance bulaen" which means "Call an ambulance".

Practice

Now that you've learned these phrases, it's important to practice them. Try to use them in different scenarios and get comfortable with their pronunciation and usage. Remember, the key to effective communication in emergencies is clarity and confidence. So, practice until these phrases come naturally to you.

In the next unit, we will focus on understanding urgency in a conversation. This will help you respond appropriately to urgent requests or situations.