Die Evakuierung
Example: Die Evakuierung des Flugzeugs verlief schnell und sicher.
Definition
"Die Evakuierung" refers to the organized and controlled process of removing people from an aircraft or other location in a safe and efficient manner, especially in emergencies. For example, the evacuation of the airplane proceeded quickly and safely.
Etymology
The word "die Evakuierung" comes from the Latin 'evacuare,' meaning 'to empty out.' It entered German through French and Latin medical and military terminology, emphasizing the act of clearing or emptying a space, which perfectly fits the concept of safely removing people from an aircraft.
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"Die Evakuierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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