Seenot
dieNoundistress at sea
English translations
- 01
sea rescue
- 02
distress at sea
- 03
maritime emergency
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Notsituation auf See, bei der Menschen oder Schiffe in Gefahr sind.
- English meaning
- Maritime emergency
- Synonym
- Havarie
- German example
- Die Seenotrettung eilte zur Hilfe.
- English example
- The sea rescue rushed to help.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Seenot
- Plural Form
- die Seenöte
Related words
- schiffbrüchig
Shipwrecked
- Rettungsboot
Lifeboat
- Rettungsschiff
A rescue ship is a ship specifically equipped for maritime search and rescue and used to rescue people in distress at sea.
Example sentences with “Seenot”
Die Seenotretter kamen dem Boot zu Hilfe. (The sea rescuers came to the boat's aid.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Seenot?
It is usually used as an uncountable noun in this context.