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"Emergency" in German: Notfall
der Notfall
Emergency in German is der Notfall. Say Im Notfall rufe die 112 an. Related words are der Notruf (emergency call) and die Notaufnahme (ER).
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How to pronounce Notfall
Say it
NOTE-fal
/ˈnoːtˌfal/
NOTE-fal. Stress on Not. The a in Fall is short.
"Emergency" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Notfall | emergency Core noun. | Core noun. |
| im Notfall | in an emergency Fixed phrase. | Fixed phrase. |
| der Notruf | emergency call / number 112 in Germany. | 112 in Germany. |
| die Notaufnahme | emergency room Hospital ER. | Hospital ER. |
How to use Notfall in real life
- 1Hotel lobby
Ist das ein Notfall?
Is this an emergency?
Direct yes/no check.
- 2Calling help
Im Notfall wähle 112.
In an emergency dial 112.
Im Notfall is the set phrase.
- 3Pharmacy counter
Kein Notfall, nur starke Kopfschmerzen.
Not an emergency, just a bad headache.
Negating Notfall.
Mistakes English speakers make with Notfall
Incorrect: die Notfall
Correct: der Notfall
Notfall is masculine: der Notfall.
Incorrect: Notfall rufen die Polizei.
Correct: Im Notfall rufe die Polizei.
Everyday phrasing uses Im Notfall plus a conjugated verb.
Good to know
In Germany, Austria, and much of Europe the all-purpose emergency number is 112. Police can also be 110 in Germany. Operators often switch to English if you ask.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone collapses on the street
ChatPal
Siehst du das? Ist das ein Notfall?
Do you see that? Is this an emergency?
You
Ja, ich denke, das ist ein Notfall.
Yes, I think this is an emergency.
ChatPal
Gut. Dann rufe ich jetzt 112.
Good. Then I'll call 112 now.
You
Okay, ich bleibe hier bei ihm.
Okay, I'll stay here with him.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Emergency" in German
How do you say emergency in German?
Der Notfall.
What number do you call?
112 for medical and fire; 110 for police in Germany.
Im Notfall meaning?
In an emergency / if there's an emergency.
Emergency room?
Die Notaufnahme.
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