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Etymology edit

From redding +‎ operatie.

Pronunciation edit

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Noun edit

reddingsoperatie f (plural reddingsoperaties, diminutive reddingsoperatietje n)

  1. rescue operation
    De brandweer organiseerde een grootschalige reddingsoperatie om de slachtoffers te redden.
    The fire department organized a large-scale rescue operation to save the victims.
    De helikopters werden ingezet tijdens de reddingsoperaties na de natuurramp.
    Helicopters were deployed during the rescue operations after the natural disaster.
    De reddingsoperaties werden bemoeilijkt door het slechte weer.
    The rescue operations were hampered by the bad weather.

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