der Notdienst, -e
emergency service
Eine Gruppe oder Stelle, die Menschen schnell hilft, wenn etwas sehr dringend ist, zum Beispiel bei einem Unfall oder einem wichtigen technischen Problem.
The German word "Notdienst" is a compound noun made up of two parts:
- Not: means "emergency" or "distress"
- Dienst: means "service" or "duty"
Notdienst refers to an emergency service or on-call service, often in the context of medical, fire, or technical support provided outside regular working hours.
Similar words:
- Rufdienst: call service/on-call duty
- Bereitschaftsdienst: standby duty
- Notfallservice: emergency service (often broader or more general use)
Differences:
- Notdienst specifically implies urgent, emergency-related service.
- Rufdienst and Bereitschaftsdienst emphasize availability or readiness to be called on duty.
- Notfallservice is more general and might be used in broader emergency contexts beyond just the duty personnel.
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Examples
Der Notdienst hilft am Wochenende.noun
The emergency service helps on the weekend.
Während der Nacht übernimmt der Notdienst alle dringenden Fälle.noun
During the night, the emergency service takes care of all urgent cases.
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