De noodsituatie
Example: In een noodsituatie moet je snel hulp bellen.
Definition
"De noodsituatie" refers to an emergency situation where immediate action is necessary to prevent harm or danger. It typically involves circumstances requiring urgent assistance or intervention, such as accidents, natural disasters, or threats to safety.
Etymology
The term "de noodsituatie" comes from the Dutch words "nood," meaning distress or emergency, and "situatie," meaning situation. The combination reflects a state of urgent need or crisis. Did you know? The word "nood" is related to the English word "need," both stemming from a common Germanic root.
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"De noodsituatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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