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“emergency” in German

German

AlsoErnstfall

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnoːtˌfal/

Example

Im Notfall rufen Sie bitte die Notrufnummer an.

In an emergency, please call the emergency number.

Illustration for Notfall (emergency)

How to say “emergency” in German

“Emergency” in German is Notfall.

A serious incident triggers an alarm and brings urgent medical or practical assistance into focus.

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

Example sentences with Notfall

Haben Sie einen Notfallplan für Zuhause?

Do you have an emergency plan for your home?

Tips for using Notfall

  • Notfall names the emergency itself, while dringend usually describes a request, task, or need as urgent rather than naming the crisis.

Other German words for “emergency”

Im Ernstfall sollten Sie Ruhe bewahren.

In an emergency, you should remain calm.

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