die Löscharbeit
Translation
firefighting work, extinguishing work
Examples
Die Löscharbeiten dauerten die ganze Nacht.
The firefighting work lasted all night.
Die Feuerwehr begann sofort mit der Löscharbeit.
The fire department immediately began the extinguishing work.
Grammar Patterns
die Löscharbeit (as subject) The firefighting work was very dangerous.
to begin with sth. (mit+3) The fire department began with the extinguishing work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Brandbekämpfung, Feuerwehreinsatz
Etymology
A compound word from 'löschen' (to extinguish) and 'Arbeit' (work). It literally means 'extinguishing work'.
Memory Tips
Imagine firefighters performing their 'Arbeit' (work) to 'löschen' (extinguish) a blaze.