die Sonderlage
Translation
special situation, exceptional circumstance, emergency situation
Examples
Die Feuerwehr ist auf Sonderlagen vorbereitet.
The fire department is prepared for special situations.
In Sonderlagen gelten andere Regeln.
In special situations, different rules apply.
Grammar Patterns
in+3 as in Sonderlagen in special situations In Sonderlagen gelten andere Regeln.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ausnahmesituation (exceptional situation), Notfall (emergency); Antonyms: Normalität (normality), Alltag (everyday life)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sonder-' (special) and 'Lage' (situation, position). Literally a 'special situation'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'special' (Sonder) 'location' or situation (Lage) that requires a unique response, like an emergency.