shelter
der Schutzraum, die Schutzräume
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shelter
A specially reinforced room designed to protect people from dangers such as bombs, explosions, radiation, or severe weather.
Bei Fliegeralarm mussten sich die Bewohner in den Schutzraum begeben.
When the air raid siren sounded, the residents had to go into the shelter.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schutzräume |
| genitive | des Schutzraumes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schutzraum | die Schutzräume |
| accusative | den Schutzraum | die Schutzräume |
| dative | dem Schutzraum | den Schutzräumen |
| genitive | des Schutzraumes des Schutzraums | der Schutzräume |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schutzraum' (shelter) is made up of 'Schutz' (protection) and 'Raum' (room). It literally means a room that provides protection.
Die Familie suchte im Keller einen geeigneten Schutzraum.
The family looked for a suitable shelter in the basement.
The preposition 'in' is particularly important with 'Schutzraum' (shelter): movement into it is expressed with 'in den Schutzraum' (into the shelter), while being there is expressed with 'im Schutzraum' (in the shelter).
Bei der Warnung gingen alle schnell in den Schutzraum.
When the warning came, everyone quickly went into the shelter.
Während des Unwetters blieben die Kinder im Schutzraum.
The children stayed in the shelter during the storm.
Common phrases include 'einen Schutzraum aufsuchen' (to seek shelter), 'sich in einen Schutzraum begeben' (to go into a shelter), and 'im Schutzraum bleiben' (to stay in the shelter). These expressions often appear in instructions or reports about dangerous situations.
Die Einsatzkräfte forderten die Anwohner auf, einen Schutzraum aufzusuchen.
The emergency responders urged local residents to seek shelter.
