der Notruf
Translation
emergency call, 911 call, distress call
Examples
Wählen Sie im Notfall den Notruf.
In an emergency, dial 911.
Der Notruf ging bei der Polizei ein.
The emergency call was received by the police.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) wählen to dial sth. In an emergency, dial the emergency number 112.
Similar Words
der Hilferuf (cry for help)
Etymology
Made up of 'Not' (need, emergency) and 'Ruf' (call). Literally a 'call in need'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 'call' (Ruf) for help when you are 'not' safe (Not).