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rescue operation
A planned and organized measure to free or recover people, animals, or property from immediate danger.
Nach dem Lawinenabgang wurde sofort eine großangelegte Rettungsaktion gestartet.
After the avalanche, a large-scale rescue operation was started immediately.
The word is made up of 'Rettung' (rescue) and 'Aktion' (operation/action), connected by an 's'. So a 'Rettungsaktion' is literally an 'Aktion zur Rettung' (operation for rescue).
Die Feuerwehr leitete eine komplizierte Rettungsaktion ein.
The fire department initiated a complicated rescue operation.
Common verbs used in connection with 'Rettungsaktion' (rescue operation) are 'starten' (to start), 'einleiten' (to initiate), or 'durchführen' (to carry out). It is often described more closely with adjectives such as 'großangelegt' (large-scale), 'erfolgreich' (successful), or 'dramatisch' (dramatic).
Die Bergwacht musste eine schwierige Rettungsaktion durchführen.
The mountain rescue service had to carry out a difficult rescue operation.
To describe the time frame or situation, the preposition 'bei' (during/at) or 'nach' (after) is often used.
Bei der Rettungsaktion wurden drei Personen leicht verletzt.
During the rescue operation, three people were slightly injured.
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'die Rettung' and 'die Rettungsaktion' both have to do with freeing someone or something from danger. 'Die Rettung' is the general expression for the result or the action. 'Die Rettungsaktion' sounds more concrete and organized. It is used when several people plan or carry something out, for example the fire department, police, or helpers. 'Rettung' can also be a single brief moment, while 'Rettungsaktion' emphasizes the whole operation.
Am Abend startete die Feuerwehr eine Rettungsaktion für die eingeschlossenen Tiere.
In the evening, the fire department started a rescue operation for the trapped animals.
In letzter Minute gelang die Rettung des Kindes aus dem Fluss.
At the last minute, the rescue of the child from the river succeeded.