word
Notbremsung
emergency stop
The German word Notbremsung is a compound noun made up of:
- Not (emergency, distress)
- Bremsung (the act of braking, from the verb brechen meaning to brake)
Notbremsung means emergency braking, i.e., the rapid or sudden application of brakes in an urgent situation to prevent an accident.
Similar words:
- Notstopp (emergency stop)
- Gefahrenbremsung (emergency braking)
Difference:
While Notbremsung and Gefahrenbremsung are very similar and often interchangeable, Notstopp refers more generally to a complete emergency stop, not necessarily emphasizing the braking action itself.
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Examples
Der Busfahrer macht plötzlich eine Notbremsung.noun
The bus driver suddenly makes an emergency stop.
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