der Rettungsdienst
Translation
emergency medical services, ambulance service, rescue service
Examples
Der Rettungsdienst kam sehr schnell.
The emergency service arrived very quickly.
Rufen Sie bitte den Rettungsdienst!
Please call the emergency services!
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to call the emergency services to call the emergency services In an accident, you have to call the emergency services.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Notfalldienst, Ambulanz
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Rettung' (rescue) and 'Dienst' (service). It literally means 'rescue service'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Rettung' (rescue) + 'Dienst' (service). Imagine a service that comes to the rescue in an emergency.