Der Notfall
Example: Im Notfall rufen Sie sofort den Rettungsdienst an.
Definition
"Der Notfall" refers to a medical emergency situation that requires immediate attention and action to prevent harm or save life. In contexts like "Im Notfall rufen Sie sofort den Rettungsdienst an," it highlights urgent circumstances needing quick response.
Etymology
The German word "der Notfall" combines "Not," meaning distress or need, and "Fall," meaning case or occurrence. Together, they describe a case of urgent necessity. Did you know? The term captures the idea of a sudden situation demanding immediate help.
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"Der Notfall" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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