die Seenot
Translation
distress at sea, maritime distress
Examples
Das Schiff geriet in Seenot.
The ship got into distress at sea.
Ein Notruf meldete die Seenot.
A distress call reported the emergency at sea.
Grammar Patterns
in Seenot geraten to get into distress at sea The ship got into distress at sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gefahr (danger), Unglück (disaster), Katastrophe (catastrophe)
Etymology
Composed of 'See' (sea) and 'Not' (distress, need). It translates directly to 'sea distress'.
Memory Tips
Picture a situation at 'See' (sea) where there is 'Not' any help available, hence an emergency.