No. 5,515 in German
bergwacht
Mountain rescue service.
In a sentence
Die Bergwacht hilft verletzten Wanderern in den Alpen.
The mountain rescue service assists injured hikers in the Alps.
Here, 'Bergwacht' refers to the organized rescue service responsible for emergencies in mountainous regions.
Ich habe mich freiwillig bei der Bergwacht gemeldet.
I volunteered for the mountain rescue service.
In this context, 'Bergwacht' is seen as a group or organization where one can volunteer to be part of the rescue efforts.
Während unseres Aufenthalts konnte ich eine Bergwacht-Übung beobachten.
During our stay, I observed a mountain rescue drill.
Here, 'Bergwacht' is represented in the context of their activities, specifically the training and drills conducted by the team.
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