Difference between accident and danger in Korean

사고·위험

accident

사고accident

Accident means something bad happens by mistake, especially on the road or during travel. In Korean, 사고 often means a car, bike, or traffic accident. You can use it to talk about an accident that happened, warn someone, or ask if someone is safe after an accident.

danger

위험danger

Danger means something can hurt you or cause a problem. In Korean, 위험 means a risky or unsafe situation, especially on the road or while traveling. You can use it to warn people or to talk about places and actions that are not safe.

The difference

accident (사고) and danger (위험) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “accident” when Accident means something bad happens by mistake, especially on the road or during travel. In Korean, 사고 often means a car, bike, or traff… Use “danger” when Danger means something can hurt you or cause a problem. In Korean, 위험 means a risky or unsafe situation, especially on the road or while…