der Katastrophenschutz
Translation
disaster relief, civil defense, emergency management
Examples
Der Katastrophenschutz ist sehr wichtig.
Disaster relief is very important.
Er arbeitet ehrenamtlich beim Katastrophenschutz.
He works as a volunteer in civil defense.
Grammar Patterns
((der Katastrophenschutz)) ((as subject)) as a subject Der Katastrophenschutz ist gut organisiert.
Similar Words
Zivilschutz, Notfallvorsorge
Etymology
Composed of 'Katastrophe' (catastrophe) and 'Schutz' (protection).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'protection' from a 'catastrophe'. It's a very literal compound word.