Notlage

German (Berlin)

/ˈnoːtˌlaːɡə/

noun
Definitions
  • emergency (situation requiring urgent assistance)

Etymology

Compound from German Not (emergency, need, hardship, distress, l) + German Lage (situation, position, location).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Lage

Gloss

situation, position, location

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