die Vollbremsung
Translation
emergency stop, full braking, slamming on the brakes
Examples
Der Fahrer machte eine Vollbremsung.
The driver made an emergency stop.
Eine Vollbremsung verhinderte einen Unfall.
An emergency stop prevented an accident.
Grammar Patterns
to make an emergency stop eine Vollbremsung machen The bus had to make an emergency stop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Notbremsung (emergency braking)
Etymology
Composed of 'Voll' (full) and 'Bremsung' (braking). Literally means 'full braking'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car applying the brakes with 'full' force, screeching to a halt. It's a very strong, sudden stop.