rescue / extraction
die Bergung, die Bergungen
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rescue / recovery
The rescue of people or the securing of objects from a dangerous situation, such as an accident or a natural disaster.
Die Bergung der Wanderer aus der Schneelawine war extrem schwierig.
The rescue of the hikers from the snow avalanche was extremely difficult.
extraction
The extraction or mining of natural resources from the earth.
Die Bergung seltener Erden ist oft mit großen Umweltschäden verbunden.
The extraction of rare earths is often associated with major environmental damage.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Bergungen |
| genitive | der Bergung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Bergung | die Bergungen |
| accusative | die Bergung | die Bergungen |
| dative | der Bergung | den Bergungen |
| genitive | der Bergung | der Bergungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Die Bergung' (rescue / extraction) is the noun related to the verb 'bergen' (to rescue / recover). The verb means to rescue or secure someone or something from a dangerous situation. If you know the verb, you will also understand the noun.
Die Feuerwehrleute bergen die Verletzten aus dem Auto.
The firefighters rescue the injured people from the car.
In the context of rescue operations, 'Bergung' (rescue / recovery) is often combined with the object being rescued or recovered. Typical phrases are 'die Bergung von Opfern' (the recovery of victims), 'die Bergung eines Wracks' (the salvage of a wreck), or 'die Bergung eines Fahrzeugs' (the recovery of a vehicle).
Die Bergung des versunkenen Schiffes dauerte mehrere Wochen.
The salvage of the sunken ship took several weeks.
You can recognize the meaning 'Förderung von Rohstoffen' (extraction of raw materials) from the context. If the text mentions 'Bodenschätze' (mineral resources), 'Rohstoffe' (raw materials), 'Kohle' (coal), 'Öl' (oil), or 'Erze' (ores), this technical meaning is intended.
Die Bergung von Rohstoffen in der Tiefsee ist technisch sehr aufwendig.
The extraction of raw materials in the deep sea is technically very complex.
rescue
Rettung emphasizes that a person or thing is freed from a dangerous situation and protected from harm. Bergung focuses more on removing or securing something at the site of an accident or disaster. In the case of people, both aspects can be part of the same operation.
Die Bergung des verletzten Fahrers aus dem Wagen dauerte eine Stunde.
Extracting the injured driver from the car took an hour.
Die Rettung des verletzten Fahrers bewahrte ihn vor weiterer Gefahr.
Rescuing the injured driver kept him out of further danger.
