der Notfall, ¨-e
emergency
Eine Situation, in der sofort Hilfe oder schnelles Handeln nötig ist.
The German word "Notfall" is a noun that translates to "emergency" or "crisis". It is composed of two parts: "Not" meaning "need" or "emergency" and "Fall" meaning "case" or "event". Together, they convey the idea of a critical situation that requires immediate attention or action.
Similar words in German include "Einsatzt", which can also mean "dispatch" or "mission", often in the context of responding to emergencies, and "Krises" (crisis).
The distinction between "Notfall" and these other terms generally revolves around the urgency or type of situation; "Notfall" specifically refers to urgent emergencies that demand prompt intervention, while the other terms can more broadly encompass situations that may not require immediate response or involve ongoing operational activities.
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Examples
Bitte rufen Sie im Notfall diese Nummer an.noun
Please call this number in case of an emergency.
Im Notfall solltest du immer ruhig bleiben.noun
In an emergency, you should always stay calm.
Im Notfall sollten wir die Tür schnell öffnen.noun
In an emergency, we should quickly open the door.
Im Notfall muss man schnell handeln.noun
In an emergency one must act quickly.
Im Notfall rufen Sie bitte die Feuerwehr an.noun
In case of emergency, please call the fire department.
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