Notruf/ˈnoːtˌʁuːf/emergency call; distress call
Notruf is a German noun that means emergency call or distress call. It is pronounced /ˈnoːtˌʁuːf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Notrufe".
Definitions
1.an urgent telephone call for help to police, fire department, or ambulance services(emergency services)
a.emergency telephone call in situations of danger or distress
Sie wählte sofort den Notruf, als sie das Feuer bemerkte.—She called the emergency number immediately when she noticed the fire.
2.the act or signal of alerting someone to a dangerous or emergency situation(general, technical)
a.transmitted distress signal, e.g., via radio or technical device
Das Schiff sendete einen Notruf, nachdem es leckgeschlagen war.—The ship sent a distress call after it started leaking.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Notruf | die Notrufe |
| Genitive | des Notrufes | der Notrufe |
| Dative | dem Notruf | den Notrufen |
| Accusative | den Notruf | die Notrufe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Notruf" mean in English?
- "Notruf" means emergency call or distress call. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Notruf"?
- "Notruf" is pronounced /ˈnoːtˌʁuːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Notruf" der, die, or das?
- "Notruf" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Notruf"?
- The plural of "Notruf" is "Notrufe".
- What part of speech is "Notruf"?
- "Notruf" is a noun in German.
