Mayday
Mayday is the German term for the international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft.
The term is used as an international distress signal. In Germany, the standard emergency phone number to call for help is 112.
Meaning: international distress signal used by shipping and aircraft (noun)
Did you know?
- The term Mayday is actually a phonetic translation of the French phrase m'aider, which means 'help me'.
- The German word for emergency, Not, is also the root of the word Notausgang, meaning 'emergency exit'.
- In German radio communications, a Mayday call creates a 'radio silence' where all other users must stop transmitting immediately.
Examples in context
- Der Notruf „Mayday“ leitet sich von dem französischen Satz „Venez m'aider“ ab.The emergency call "Mayday" comes from the French sentence, "Venez m'aider."This sentence explains the etymology of the Mayday call.Tatoeba #3683119 by Tamy, translation #1152085 by shekitten
- Der Pilot rief laut Mayday über den Funk.The pilot shouted Mayday over the radio.
- Das Schiff sendete ein Mayday aus.The ship sent out a Mayday.
Example conversation
Two air traffic controllers are discussing a radio transmission.
- MaximilianHast du das Mayday gehört?Did you hear the Mayday?
- LauraJa, Laura hat es bereits registriert.Yes, Laura has already registered it.
- MaximilianWo befindet sich das Flugzeug jetzt?Where is the plane located now?
- LauraIch versuche, den Kontakt zu halten.I am trying to maintain contact.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
