Calling for Help
In an emergency, knowing how to ask for help is essential. The verb for "to call" on a telephone is at ringe. When you need to call the authorities, you will often use the definite neuter noun politiet (the police) or the definite common noun ambulancen (the ambulance).
| You must call the police now. | Du skal ringe til politiet nu. |
| Should we wait for the ambulance here? | Skal vi vente på ambulancen her? |
Fires and Alarms
If you encounter a fire, you will need to describe it. The word for "the fire" is the common noun branden. You might also need to react to alarmen (the alarm). To describe an unsafe situation or hazard, use the adjective farlig (dangerous).
| Is the fire big and dangerous? | Er branden stor og farlig? |
| You must call when you hear the alarm. | Du skal ringe når du hører alarmen. |
Accidents and Safety
If an accident happens, referred to as the common noun ulykken (the accident), it is important to stay safe. The adjective for "safe" or "secure" is sikker.
You will also frequently use the phrasal verb at passe på, which means "to be careful" or "to watch out".
| The police say that we must be careful. | Politiet siger at vi skal passe på. |
| I know that the accident is not dangerous. | Jeg ved at ulykken ikke er farlig. |
| Is the ambulance safe? | Er ambulancen sikker? |
