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“alarm” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈlaʁm/

Example

Die Alarme in der Schule gingen am Morgen los.

The alarms at the school went off in the morning.

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How to say “alarm” in German

“Alarm” in German is Alarm.

A sudden warning signal, such as a sharp tone or flashing light, that makes people notice danger and react.

Full entry for Alarm: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Alarm

Der Rauchmelder löste Alarm aus.

The smoke detector triggered the alarm.

Tips for using Alarm

  • Alarm is masculine, so the forms are der Alarm, den Alarm, and die Alarme; its plural is not formed with an umlaut.

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