Ernstfall
derNounemergency; serious situation
English translations
- 01
emergency
- 02
case of emergency
- 03
critical situation
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Situation, in der Gefahr besteht und sofortiges Handeln erforderlich ist.
- English meaning
- Emergency
- Synonym
- Notfall, Krisenfall
- German example
- Im Ernstfall muss man ruhig bleiben und die richtigen Maßnahmen ergreifen.
- English example
- In an emergency, you must remain calm and take the right measures.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Ernstfall
- Plural Form
- die Ernstfälle
Related words
- Zivilverteidigung
Civil defense includes measures to protect the civilian population from the effects of wars, disasters, or emergencies.
Example sentences with “Ernstfall”
Wir müssen für den Ernstfall proben. (We must practice for an emergency.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Ernstfall?
The plural is 'Ernstfälle'. It is a masculine noun (der).