Nomen

der Bevölkerungsschutz

civil protection, civil defense

Das Gesetz des Bevölkerungsschutzes ist sehr wichtig.

The law on civil protection is very important.

Die Aufgabe des Bevölkerungsschutzes ist der Schutz der Bürger.

The task of civil protection is the protection of the citizens.

((of the sth.gen)) of the civil protection The Office of Civil Protection warns the citizens.

der Zivilschutz

Composed of 'Bevölkerung' (population) and 'Schutz' (protection).

Break it down: 'Bevölkerung' sounds like 'folk', and 'Schutz' is like 'shield'. A shield for the folk.

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