English-German translation for "lifeline"

"lifeline" German translation

lifeline
noun | Substantiv s

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  • Rettungsleinefeminine | Femininum f
    lifeline nautical | Nautik/SchifffahrtSCHIFF
    lifeline nautical | Nautik/SchifffahrtSCHIFF
  • Halteleinefeminine | Femininum f
    lifeline for swimmer
    lifeline for swimmer
  • Signalleinefeminine | Femininum f
    lifeline for diver
    lifeline for diver
  • Rettungsankermasculine | Maskulinum m
    lifeline help at a time of great need figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
    lifeline help at a time of great need figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
examples
  • to throwsomebody | jemand sb a lifeline
    für jemanden die Rettung in der Not sein
    to throwsomebody | jemand sb a lifeline
  • Lebensaderfeminine | Femininum f
    lifeline key line of communication figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
    lifeline key line of communication figurative(ly) | figurativ, in übertragenem Sinnfig
  • Lebensliniefeminine | Femininum f
    lifeline palmistry
    lifeline palmistry
Wir sind ein Inselstaat und die Schifffahrt ist eine unserer Haupteinnahmequellen.
We are an island nation and shipping is one of our lifelines.
Source: GlobalVoices
Diese Tätigkeit bietet sehr vielen Menschen in den ländlichen Regionen einen Lebensunterhalt.
These jobs provide a lifeline to so many people living in rural areas.
Source: Europarl
Die Lebensader der Distributoren wird nicht andauern ohne Erzeuger und Verbraucher.
Distributor's lifeline won't last without producer and consumer.
Source: GlobalVoices
Die diplomatische Aufwertung Palästinas war ein Rettungsanker für ihn.
The diplomatic promotion of Palestine offered him a lifeline.
Source: News-Commentary
Für Menschen, die in repressiven Regimen leben, ist Schutz von außen die einzige Rettungsleine.
For people living under repressive regimes, outside protection is the only lifeline.
Source: News-Commentary
Watch the Med ist eine echte Hilfestellung für eine politische und menschliche Tragödie.
Watch the Med is a real lifeline within a political and human tragedy.
Source: GlobalVoices
Unsere Inselgemeinschaften sind auf die Fährdienste angewiesen; sie bilden ihre absolute Lebensader.
Our island communities depend on ferry services as an absolute lifeline.
Source: Europarl
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