De noodsituatie
Example: De noodsituatie vereiste snelle actie van de hulpdiensten.
Definition
"De noodsituatie" refers to an emergency situation that requires immediate and urgent action, often involving danger or risk to life, property, or the environment. It demands rapid response and intervention to prevent or minimize harm.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de noodsituatie" combines "nood," meaning emergency or distress, with "situatie," meaning situation. The word "nood" comes from Old Dutch and Germanic roots related to necessity or distress, while "situatie" is borrowed from Latin through French, meaning a set of circumstances. Did you know? The concept of 'nood' has long been central in Dutch law and society to denote urgent need or crisis.
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"De noodsituatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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