der Unfallort
Translation
scene of the accident, accident site
Examples
Die Polizei sicherte den Unfallort.
The police secured the scene of the accident.
Wir kamen schnell am Unfallort an.
We arrived quickly at the accident site.
Am Unfallort gab es viele Schaulustige.
There were many onlookers at the scene of the accident.
Grammar Patterns
at the scene of the accident The paramedics are at the scene of the accident.
to the scene of the accident The ambulance is driving to the scene of the accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Unfallstelle
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Unfall' (accident) and 'Ort' (place, site). It literally means 'accident place'.
Memory Tips
Break it down to remember: 'Unfall' (accident) + 'Ort' (place) = scene of the accident.