der Hilfsdienst
Translation
aid service, relief service, emergency service
Examples
Der medizinische Hilfsdienst war schnell vor Ort.
The medical aid service was quickly on site.
Er arbeitet ehrenamtlich beim Hilfsdienst.
He works as a volunteer for the relief service.
Grammar Patterns
to work for an aid service bei einem Hilfsdienst arbeiten She works for an international aid service.
Similar Words
der Rettungsdienst (rescue service), der Notdienst (emergency service)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hilfe' (help) and 'Dienst' (service). Literally 'help-service'.
Memory Tips
A 'Dienst' is a service. A 'Hilfsdienst' is a service that provides 'Hilfe' (help).