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“emergency services” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛtʊŋsˌdiːnst/

Example

Im Notfall rufen viele Menschen den Rettungsdienst.

In an emergency, many people call the emergency services.

Illustration for Rettungsdienst (emergency services)

How to say “emergency services” in German

“Emergency services” in German is Rettungsdienst.

An emergency network linking dispatchers, medical crews, treatment at the scene, and patient transport.

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

Example sentences with Rettungsdienst

Der Rettungsdienst traf nach wenigen Minuten ein und übernahm die Versorgung.

The emergency services arrived within a few minutes and took over the care.

Tips for using Rettungsdienst

  • Rettungsdienst names the service, while Rettungswagen specifically names an ambulance vehicle.

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