Die Evakuierung
Example: Die Evakuierung des Gebäudes dauerte nur zehn Minuten.
Definition
"Evacuation" refers to the organized process of moving people from a dangerous or potentially harmful place to a safer location. It often occurs during emergencies, such as fires or natural disasters, to ensure the safety of individuals, as in "Die Evakuierung des Gebäudes dauerte nur zehn Minuten."
Etymology
The word "Evakuierung" comes from the Latin 'evacuare,' meaning 'to empty or vacate.' It was adopted into German to describe the act of clearing out an area for safety reasons. Did you know? The term originally related to emptying a container before being used in safety contexts.
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"Die Evakuierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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