16 emergency phrases in Icelandic

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

Health

I need help

Ég þarf hjálp

Call an ambulance

Hringdu á sjúkrabíl

Where is the nearest hospital?

Hvar er næsta sjúkrahús?

I have a medical emergency

Ég er með læknisfræðilegt neyðartilvik

Safety

Call the police

Hringdu á lögregluna

I have been robbed

Ég var rænd

I am lost

Ég er týnd

I do not feel safe

Mér finnst ég ekki örugg

Documents & embassy

I have lost my passport

Ég týndi vegabréfinu mínu

Where is my country embassy?

Hvar er sendiráð míns lands?

I need to contact my embassy

Ég þarf að hafa samband við sendiráð mitt

Someone stole my belongings

Einhver stal eigum mínum

Communication

Do you speak English?

Talar þú ensku?

I do not understand

Ég skil ekki

Can you help me, please?

Getur þú hjálpað mér, takk fyrir?

Please call this number

Vinsamlega hringdu í þetta númer

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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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