Unheil abwenden

to prevent a catastrophe or harmful event

Türkçe: felaketi önlemek

Noun

Unheil n.

Verb

abwenden

Topic

Konflikt und Risiko

In a sentence

Der Feuerwehrmann wendet mit seinem schnellen Eingreifen großes Unheil ab.

How it is used

Means to prevent a catastrophe or harmful event. Formal register. Use in crisis management or news reports. Common mistake: confusing with 'verhindern' (prevent generally).

Other verbs that go with Unheil

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• Unheil anrichten / stiftento cause serious damage, destruction, or chaos
• Unheil bringento cause bad luck or disaster through one's presence or actions

All collocations with Unheil