German phrases for emergency

Below are German phrases (Deutsch) you'll actually use for emergency. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Hilfe!
    Pronunciation
    HIL-feh
    Meaning
    Help!
  • Native
    Rufen Sie die Polizei
    Pronunciation
    ROO-fen zee dee poh-lit-SY
    Meaning
    Call the police
  • Native
    Ich brauche einen Arzt
    Pronunciation
    ikh BROW-kheh INE-en ARTST
    Meaning
    I need a doctor
  • Native
    Es ist ein Notfall
    Pronunciation
    es ist ine NOHT-fahl
    Meaning
    It is an emergency

Frequently asked questions

Are these German phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in German, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy German text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to German after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type German regularly, install a system keyboard.

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