16 emergency phrases in English

The phrases that matter when something goes wrong — asking for help, calling an ambulance, reaching your embassy — in English, verified, with pronunciation where the script is not Latin.

Health

I need help

Call an ambulance

Where is the nearest hospital?

I have a medical emergency

Safety

Call the police

I have been robbed

I've been robbed

I am lost

I'm lost

I do not feel safe

I don't feel safe

Documents & embassy

I have lost my passport

I've lost my passport

Where is my country embassy?

Where is my country's embassy?

I need to contact my embassy

Someone stole my belongings

Communication

Do you speak English?

I do not understand

I don't understand

Can you help me, please?

Please call this number

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These phrases help you communicate in an emergency — always call the local emergency number first. Informational only.

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