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“emergency duty” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnoːtˌdiːnst/

Example

Heute übernimmt die Ärztin den Notdienst.

Today, the doctor is covering emergency duty.

Illustration for Notdienst (emergency duty)

How to say “emergency duty” in German

“Emergency duty” in German is Notdienst.

A designated professional takes urgent cases when the usual office, shop, or practice is closed.

Full entry for Notdienst: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Notdienst

Er musste gestern Abend den Notdienst rufen.

He had to call the emergency service yesterday evening.

Tips for using Notdienst

  • Im Notdienst sein means being assigned to this duty, while den Notdienst übernehmen means taking it over.

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