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alarm in German

alarm in German is Alarm, Alarmsignal, Alarmstimmung — alarm means a sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.

alarm in German

Alarm
noun
Alarm
noun
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Alarmsignal
noun
Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
Alarmstimmung
noun
Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
Alarm
noun
Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
Wecker
noun
A mechanical device for awaking people, or rousing their attention.
alarmieren
verb
Alarm schlagen
verb
alarmieren
verb
(transitive) To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
in Alarmstimmung versetzen
verb
(transitive) To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.
in Alarmstimmung versetzen
verb
(transitive) To keep in excitement; to disturb.

What does "alarm" mean?

  1. noun A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.
    "The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting."
  2. noun A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety caused by a sense of danger.
    "There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late."
  3. verb To make someone worried or afraid, often by warning them of a danger.
    "The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers."

alarm in a sentence

  • The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting.
  • She set three alarms so she wouldn't oversleep.
  • There was real alarm in his voice when he called to say he'd be late.
  • The strange noise from the engine began to alarm the passengers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alarm" in German?

"alarm" in German is Alarm, Alarmsignal, Alarmstimmung. alarm means: A sound, signal, or device that warns of danger or draws attention to something needing action.

How do you use "alarm" in a sentence?

Example: "The fire alarm went off just as the meeting was starting." In German, "alarm" is Alarm, Alarmsignal, Alarmstimmung.

Are there other ways to say "alarm" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "alarm": Alarm, Alarmsignal, Alarmstimmung, Wecker, alarmieren, Alarm schlagen.

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