Die Nothilfe
Example: Die Nothilfe kam schnell nach dem schweren Unfall an.
Definition
"Die Nothilfe" refers to emergency assistance or aid provided promptly in urgent situations, especially to ensure safety and prevent harm. It involves immediate support during accidents, disasters, or critical incidents to help those in distress.
Etymology
The term "die Nothilfe" combines the German words "Not," meaning distress or emergency, and "Hilfe," meaning help or assistance. Did you know? The word "Not" originally comes from Old High German "not," which means a pressing need or hardship, highlighting the urgency implied in "die Nothilfe."
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"Die Nothilfe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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