emergency in Dutch

emergency in Dutch is spoedgevallen, noodgeval, nood — emergency means a sudden, serious situation that requires immediate action.

emergency in Dutch

spoedgevallen

noun

noodgeval

noun

(sometimes, attributive) A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

nood

noun

(sometimes, attributive) A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

spoedgeval

noun

(sometimes, attributive) A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.

What does "emergency" mean?

noun A sudden, serious situation that requires immediate action.
"The nurse stayed calm throughout the emergency and helped everyone leave the building."
noun The department of a hospital that treats people needing urgent medical care.
"My sister works in emergency, so she often finishes her shifts very late."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

emergency in a sentence

The nurse stayed calm throughout the emergency and helped everyone leave the building.
Call 999 in case of a medical emergency.
My sister works in emergency, so she often finishes her shifts very late.
The ambulance took her straight to emergency, where a doctor saw her quickly.

Similar words in Dutch

contingency disaster pinch

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "emergency" in Dutch?

"emergency" in Dutch is spoedgevallen, noodgeval, nood. emergency means: A sudden, serious situation that requires immediate action.

How do you use "emergency" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse stayed calm throughout the emergency and helped everyone leave the building." In Dutch, "emergency" is spoedgevallen, noodgeval, nood.

Are there other ways to say "emergency" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "emergency": spoedgevallen, noodgeval, nood, spoedgeval.

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