emergency in German

emergency in German is Notdienst, Notaufnahme, Notfall — emergency means a sudden, serious situation that requires immediate action.

emergency in German

Notdienst

noun

Notaufnahme

noun

Notfall

noun

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

Notlage

noun

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

Notstand

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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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.

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "emergency" in German?

"emergency" in German is Notdienst, Notaufnahme, Notfall. 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 German, "emergency" is Notdienst, Notaufnahme, Notfall.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "emergency": Notdienst, Notaufnahme, Notfall, Notlage, Notstand.

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