éigeandáil — meaning in English: emergency

Definition

▶ éigeandáil

Is éigeandáil an t-órd a theastaíonn nuair a bhíonn gá práinneach le gníomh nó le freagracht a dhéanamh i gcás tromchúiseach.

An emergency is a situation that requires urgent action or response in a serious case.

▶ Bhí éigeandáil ann nuair a thit an crónán ar an talamh.

There was an emergency when the chandelier fell to the ground.

▶ Ghlaoigh sí ar an seirbhís éigeandála tar éis an timpiste.

She called the emergency service after the accident.

▶ Tá an t-údarás áitiúil ag ullmhú le freagairt a thabhairt do chás éigeandála.

The local authority is preparing to respond to an emergency situation.