large-scale operation
der Großeinsatz, die Großeinsätze
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large-scale operation
An extensive, coordinated operation by emergency services such as the police, fire department, or rescue services, which takes place during a major incident, a disaster, or a special dangerous situation.
Der Brand im Chemiewerk löste einen Großeinsatz mit über 200 Feuerwehrleuten aus.
The fire at the chemical plant triggered a large-scale operation involving over 200 firefighters.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Großeinsätze |
| genitive | des Großeinsatzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Großeinsatz | die Großeinsätze |
| accusative | den Großeinsatz | die Großeinsätze |
| dative | dem Großeinsatz | den Großeinsätzen |
| genitive | des Großeinsatzes | der Großeinsätze |
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The word is made up of “groß” (large) and “der Einsatz” (operation, mission). So it literally describes a large, extensive operation.
Der schwere Verkehrsunfall erforderte einen Großeinsatz auf der Autobahn.
The serious traffic accident required a large-scale operation on the highway.
A “Großeinsatz” (large-scale operation) almost always takes place in connection with the police, fire department, or rescue services. You often read or hear the word in news reports about accidents, fires, or major police operations.
Nach dem Banküberfall gab es einen Großeinsatz der Polizei in der gesamten Innenstadt.
After the bank robbery, there was a large-scale police operation throughout the entire city center.
It is often described what causes a “Großeinsatz” (large-scale operation). Typical verbs for this are “auslösen” (to trigger), “erfordern” (to require), or “zu etwas führen” (to lead to something).
Die Bombendrohung löste einen Großeinsatz am Flughafen aus.
The bomb threat triggered a large-scale operation at the airport.
