TL-040 · Trouble
Ask for help after your wallet is stolen — Korean
A travel conversation for explaining that your wallet was stolen and asking how to report the theft.
Quick answer
지갑을 도난당했어요. 신고하는 걸 도와주실 수 있나요?
Meaning My wallet was stolen. Could you help me report it?
Jigabeul donandanghaesseoyo. Singohaneun geol dowajusil su innayo?
When to use it
Use this when you believe the wallet was stolen and need help from police, station staff, hotel staff or another official.
Core phrases
지갑을 도난당했어요. 신고하는 걸 도와주실 수 있나요?
Jigabeul donandanghaesseoyo. Singohaneun geol dowajusil su innayo?
My wallet was stolen. Could you help me report it?
도난 신고를 하고 싶어요.
Donan singoreul hago sipeoyo.
I'd like to report the theft.
지갑 안에 카드도 들어 있었어요.
Jigap ane kadeudo deureo isseosseoyo.
My bank cards were inside the wallet too.
가장 가까운 경찰서는 어디인가요?
Gajang gakkaun gyeongchalseoneun eodiingayo?
Where is the nearest police station?
마지막으로 지갑을 본 곳은 이 근처예요.
Majimageuro jigabeul bon goseun i geuncheoyeyo.
The last place I saw my wallet was around here.
What you may hear
마지막으로 지갑을 가지고 있던 게 언제, 어디였나요?
Majimageuro jigabeul gajigo itdeon ge eonje, eodiyeonnayo?
When and where did you last have the wallet?
신분증이나 카드도 들어 있었나요?
Sinbunjeungina kadeudo deureo isseonnayo?
Were there any ID cards or bank cards inside?
How to respond
오후 3시쯤 이 역 근처에서는 가지고 있었어요.
Ohu 3 sijjeum i yeok geuncheoeseoneun gajigo isseosseoyo.
I still had it near this station at around 3 p.m.
네, 카드와 신분증이 들어 있었어요.
Ne, kadeuwa sinbunjeungi deureo isseosseoyo.
Yes. My bank cards and ID were inside.
Mini conversation
You
지갑을 도난당했어요. 신고하는 걸 도와주실 수 있나요?
Jigabeul donandanghaesseoyo. Singohaneun geol dowajusil su innayo?
My wallet was stolen. Could you help me report it?
Other person
마지막으로 지갑을 가지고 있던 게 언제, 어디였나요?
Majimageuro jigabeul gajigo itdeon ge eonje, eodiyeonnayo?
When and where did you last have it?
You
오후 3시쯤 이 역 근처에서는 가지고 있었어요.
Ohu 3 sijjeum i yeok geuncheoeseoneun gajigo isseosseoyo.
I still had it near this station at around 3 p.m.
Other person
카드나 신분증도 들어 있었나요?
Kadeuna sinbunjeungdo deureo isseonnayo?
Were your cards or ID inside?
You
네. 카드와 신분증이 들어 있었어요.
Ne. kadeuwa sinbunjeungi deureo isseosseoyo.
Yes. My bank cards and ID were inside.
More natural
Use “stolen” when you believe it was taken. If you simply cannot find it, “lost” is more accurate.
Good to know
If bank cards were inside, contact the card issuer promptly as well as reporting the theft. Ask police about documentation if your travel insurer requires it.
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