die Ausnahmesituation
Translation
exceptional situations, states of emergency
Examples
In Ausnahmesituationen gelten andere Regeln.
In exceptional situations, different rules apply.
Das war eine echte Ausnahmesituation für uns alle.
That was a real exceptional situation for all of us.
Grammar Patterns
in+dat in ... in Ausnahmesituationen
Similar Words
Synonyms: emergency, crisis; Antonyms: normality, routine
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ausnahme' (exception) and 'Situation' (situation). 'Ausnahme' is derived from 'aus' (out) and 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Break it down: an 'Ausnahme' is an exception. So, it's an 'exceptional situation'. This makes it easy to remember.