Die Erste Hilfe
Example: Die Erste Hilfe kann Leben in Notfällen retten.
Definition
"Die Erste Hilfe" refers to the immediate and initial assistance given to a person suffering from an injury or sudden illness, aimed at preserving life, preventing the condition from worsening, and promoting recovery before professional medical help arrives.
Etymology
The term "die Erste Hilfe" comes from the German words 'erste,' meaning 'first,' and 'Hilfe,' meaning 'help.' It literally translates to 'the first help,' emphasizing the prompt actions taken at the beginning of an emergency. Did you know that the concept gained formal recognition in the late 19th century as organized emergency responses became more common?
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"Die Erste Hilfe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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