der Dienstunfall
Translation
work-related accident, occupational accident, accident on duty
Examples
Der Polizist hatte einen schweren Dienstunfall.
The police officer had a serious accident on duty.
Ein Dienstunfall muss sofort gemeldet werden.
A work-related accident must be reported immediately.
Grammar Patterns
to have an accident on duty (einen Dienstunfall haben) The firefighter had an accident on duty.
to recognize sth. as a work-related accident (et4 als Dienstunfall anerkennen) The fall was recognized as a work-related accident.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arbeitsunfall, Berufsunfall
Etymology
A compound of 'Dienst' (duty, service) and 'Unfall' (accident). Literally an 'on-duty accident'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Dienst' (duty) + 'Unfall' (accident). This makes the meaning 'accident on duty' very clear.