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Notausgang

emergency exit

noun NOHT-ows-gang Rare
Travel & Places Accommodation

Usage Note

Notausgang is the standard term for an emergency exit in any public space — hotels, aircraft, trains, or buildings. German fire safety law requires clearly marked Notausgänge; passengers are routinely reminded of them in safety briefings.

Examples

"Bitte machen Sie sich beim Einchecken mit der Lage des nächsten Notausgangs vertraut."

Natural Translation

Please familiarise yourself with the location of the nearest emergency exit when checking in.

Literal Translation

Please make yourself at-the check-in with the location of-the nearest emergency-exit familiar.

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