경찰을 불러 주세요.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are in a situation that requires the intervention of law enforcement, such as witnessing a crime or being in danger.
Speech Level
This employs the polite informal (해요체 - haeyoche) speech level, appropriate for making requests to strangers in an urgent situation.
How it works
This is a compound sentence structure requesting an action.
- 경찰 (gyeongchal)
- -을 (-eul)
- 불러 주세요 (bulleo juseyo)
Pronunciation
The 'ㄹ' (l/r) in '경찰' (gyeongchal) and '불러' (bulleo) is pronounced clearly. The ending '주세요' (juseyo) maintains its polite, slightly rising intonation for a request.
Omitted Subject/Object
The subject ('I') is omitted. The object ('the police') is explicitly stated. The implied object of 'call' is the listener.
Notes
A clear and polite request to summon law enforcement when safety is threatened.