die Großgefahrenlage
Translation
major hazard situation, large-scale emergency
Examples
Die Behörden riefen eine Großgefahrenlage aus.
The authorities declared a major hazard situation.
Eine Großgefahrenlage erfordert koordiniertes Handeln.
A major hazard situation requires coordinated action.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) major hazard situation ((to declare)) to declare a major hazard situation The authorities declared a major hazard situation.
Similar Words
Katastrophe (catastrophe), Notstand (state of emergency), Krisensituation (crisis situation)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Groß' (large/great) + 'Gefahr' (danger) + 'Lage' (situation). Literally a 'large danger situation'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Groß' (gross/large) + 'Gefahr' (danger) + 'Lage' (location/situation). Picture a massive, dangerous situation.