der Seenotretter
Translation
sea rescuer, lifeboatman
Examples
Die Seenotretter eilten zur Hilfe.
The sea rescuers rushed to help.
Er arbeitet als Seenotretter.
He works as a sea rescuer.
Grammar Patterns
als Seenotretter arbeiten to work as a sea rescuer He works as a sea rescuer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Retter (rescuer), Helfer (helper), Bergungsmannschaft (rescue team)
Etymology
From 'Seenot' (distress at sea) + 'Retter' (rescuer). A rescuer for those in distress at sea.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Retter' (rescuer) who helps people in 'Seenot' (distress at sea).