No. 3,210 in German
ernstfall
"Ernstfall" in English means "emergency situation" or "case of serious urgency."
In a sentence
Im Ernstfall ist es wichtig, Ruhe zu bewahren.
In case of emergency, it is important to remain calm.
The word 'Ernstfall' refers to a serious or critical situation requiring immediate and calm action.
Wir haben den Plan für den Ernstfall vorbereitet.
We prepared the plan for an emergency.
Here, 'Ernstfall' implies the preparation for a situation of critical importance or emergency.
Ein Training für den Ernstfall ist essenziell.
Training for an emergency is essential.
In this context, 'Ernstfall' is used to describe training scenarios simulating critical situations.
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