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Bereitschaft — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • readiness noun The state of being fully prepared for something.
  • standby noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
  • willingness noun The state of being ready and glad to do something.

Senses

Bereitschaft is used for these senses in English:

  • emergency service Any public service that deals with emergencies; especially the police, fire, ambulance, or lifeboat services.
  • readiness The state or degree of being ready; preparedness.
  • standby A state of readiness without immediate involvement; remaining in preparation for (a sudden or unforeseen event or situation).
  • willingness The state of being willing

readiness — full definition

  1. noun The state of being fully prepared for something.
  2. noun Willingness to do something.

standby — full definition

  1. noun A state of being ready to act at short notice.
  2. noun Waiting at an airport in hopes of getting a seat on a fully booked flight.
  3. noun A backup person or item kept ready in case of need.

Related German words