Notfall
Emergency
Language note: 'Notfall' literally means emergency, combining 'not' (distress) and 'fall' (case).
Culture note: Aware of local emergency numbers: 112 (medical/fire) or 110 (police).
Context: A woman sitting nearby suddenly feels faint and needs immediate assistance.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Notfall
[NOHT-fall]
Emergency
A serious situation requiring immediate action.
Ruf im Notfall die Polizei an.
Call the police in an emergency.
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