Der Notausgang
Example: Bitte folgen Sie den Schildern zum Notausgang im Flugzeug.
Definition
"Der Notausgang" refers to the emergency exit in an aircraft, designed to allow passengers to quickly and safely leave the plane in case of an emergency. It is clearly marked and often equipped with special mechanisms for rapid evacuation.
Etymology
The German word "der Notausgang" is a compound of "Not" meaning 'emergency' or 'distress' and "Ausgang" meaning 'exit'. It literally translates to 'emergency exit'. This term is commonly used in aviation and public buildings to indicate a designated escape route.
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"Der Notausgang" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the emergency exit