der Notfall
Translation
emergency, case of emergency
Examples
Das ist ein Notfall.
This is an emergency.
Im Notfall die 112 wählen.
In case of emergency, dial 112.
Grammar Patterns
in case of emergency In case of emergency, call the police.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Krise (crisis), Katastrophe (catastrophe).
Etymology
Composed of 'Not' (need, emergency) and 'Fall' (case). Literally a 'case of need'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'case' ('Fall') where you are 'not' okay and need help.