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교통사고

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Understanding '교통사고' (Traffic Accident)

'교통사고' specifically refers to accidents involving vehicles on roads, such as cars, motorcycles, or bicycles. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation, news reports, and official contexts.

Usage and Context

This word is often used when discussing safety, emergency situations, or legal matters related to road incidents. It appears frequently in phrases about prevention, reporting, and consequences of accidents.

Common Collocations

  • 교통사고가 나다: an accident occurs
  • 교통사고를 당하다: to be involved in a traffic accident
  • 교통사고 예방: accident prevention
  • 교통사고 신고: accident report

These collocations help express different aspects of traffic accidents, from occurrence to response.

Register and Politeness

'교통사고' is a neutral term suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is commonly used in news, official documents, and daily conversations without any change in formality.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '교통사고' with general '사고' (accident). Remember, '교통사고' always involves traffic or vehicles, while '사고' can refer to any accident. Use '교통사고' when specifically talking about road or vehicle accidents to be precise.

Example Sentences

어제 밤에 큰 교통사고가 나서 도로가 막혔어요.

Eoje bame keun gyotongsago ga naseo doro ga makyeosseoyo.

There was a big traffic accident last night, so the road was blocked.

교통사고를 당했을 때는 즉시 경찰에 신고해야 합니다.

Gyotongsagoreul danghaesseul ttaeneun jeuksi gyeongchare singohaeya hamnida.

When you have a traffic accident, you must report it to the police immediately.

교통사고 예방을 위해 항상 안전벨트를 착용하세요.

Gyotongsago yebangeul wihae hangsang anjeonbeltreul chakyonghaseyo.

To prevent traffic accidents, always wear your seatbelt.