die Bergungsarbeit
Translation
rescue work, recovery operation, salvage operation
Examples
Die Bergungsarbeiten am Unfallort begannen sofort.
The rescue work at the accident site began immediately.
Die schwierige Bergungsarbeit erforderte Spezialisten.
The difficult recovery operation required specialists.
Grammar Patterns
the rescue work on ((sth.)) The rescue work on the wreck is underway.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rettungsaktion, Rettungseinsatz
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Bergung' (rescue) and 'Arbeit' (work). Literally 'rescue work'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bergung' (rescue/recovery) + 'Arbeit' (work). It's simply the work involved in a rescue.