English–German
“state of emergency” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯snaːməˌtsuːʃtant/
Example
In vielen Ländern gelten seit Wochen Ausnahmezustände.
For weeks, states of emergency have been in effect in many countries.
How to say “state of emergency” in German
“State of emergency” in German is Ausnahmezustand.
An official emergency framework in which ordinary routines and freedoms are placed under temporary special rules.
Example sentences with Ausnahmezustand
Während der Pandemie waren viele Städte faktisch im Ausnahmezustand.
During the pandemic, many cities were effectively in a state of emergency.
Tips for using Ausnahmezustand
- News reports commonly use Ausnahmezustand with ausrufen and aufheben for declaring and ending it.