When to use accident in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 어제 길에서 작은 사고가 났어요.

   A small accident happened on the road yesterday.

2. 학교 앞에서 차 사고를 봤어요.

   I saw a car accident in front of the school.

3. 비가 와서 사고가 났어요.

   An accident happened because it was raining.

4. 엄마가 사고 소식을 듣고 걱정했어요.

   Mom was worried when she heard about the accident.

5. 버스 사고 때문에 길이 막혔어요.

   The road was blocked because of a bus accident.

6. 여행 중에 사고가 없어서 다행이에요.

   I’m glad there was no accident during the trip.