der Notruf
Translation
emergency call, distress call, 999 call
Examples
Wählen Sie im Notfall den Notruf.
In an emergency, dial the emergency number.
Der Notruf ging bei der Polizei ein.
The emergency call was received by the police.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) wählen to dial sth. In an emergency, dial the emergency number 112.
Similar Words
der Hilferuf (cry for help)
Etymology
Composed of 'Not' (need, emergency) and 'Ruf' (call). Literally a 'call in need'.
Memory Tips
Think of the emergency number you 'call' (Ruf) when you are in 'need' (Not).