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This noun phrase refers to an emergency situation or case that requires immediate action, such as an accident, sudden illness, or safety issue. It is common in signs, instructions, and official guidance.
emergency、emergency situation、in case of emergency
A situation or case that is urgent enough to require immediate attention or action.
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กรณีฉุกเฉิน โทร 1669 kɔɔranii chùkchə̌ən thoo nʉ̀ŋ hòk hòk kâaw In an emergency, call 1669. กรณีฉุกเฉิน โทร 1669 details
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ใช้ในกรณีฉุกเฉินเท่านั้น cháy nay kɔɔranii chùkchə̌ən thâw nán Use only in an emergency. ใช้ในกรณีฉุกเฉินเท่านั้น details
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Explanation
กรณีฉุกเฉิน is made from กรณี, “case” or “circumstance,” and ฉุกเฉิน, “urgent” or “emergency.” It is a practical expression meaning an emergency case or circumstance. It can be used in conversation, but it is especially common in signs and instructions, such as ใช้ในกรณีฉุกเฉินเท่านั้น, “Use only in an emergency.”
Usage
Use this phrase for situations that require immediate action, such as sudden illness, accidents, fire, disasters, equipment failure, or security risks. It is often seen in hospitals, stations, airports, hotels, schools, workplaces, public facilities, and emergency contact instructions.
Caution
Do not use it for ordinary urgent errands or tasks; it can sound too serious. For everyday urgency, ด่วน “urgent” or รีบ “to hurry” is usually more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 emergency synonyms
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สถานการณ์ฉุกเฉิน means an emergency situation and can refer to broader social, administrative, or public conditions. กรณีฉุกเฉิน is more practical and case-based, meaning a specific emergency case or circumstance.
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เรื่องด่วน means an urgent matter and can be used for work or everyday tasks. กรณีฉุกเฉิน is stronger and usually suggests a real emergency involving safety, health, or serious trouble.
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เหตุฉุกเฉิน also means an emergency, often focusing on the actual incident that has happened. กรณีฉุกเฉิน is more like “an emergency case” or “in case of emergency,” so it fits especially well in signs, instructions, and conditions.