die Seenot
Translation
distress at sea, maritime distress
Examples
Das Schiff geriet in Seenot.
The ship got into distress at sea.
Ein Notruf meldete die Seenot.
A distress call reported the emergency at sea.
Grammar Patterns
in Seenot geraten to get into distress at sea The ship got into distress at sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gefahr (danger), Unglück (disaster), Katastrophe (catastrophe)
Etymology
From 'See' (sea) + 'Not' (distress, emergency). Literally means 'sea emergency'.
Memory Tips
Think of a ship on the 'See' (sea) that is 'Not' safe, i.e., in distress.