Der Alarm
Example: Der Alarm ging los, als jemand das Fenster öffnete.
Definition
"Der Alarm" refers to a loud sound or signal designed to warn people of danger or an emergency, such as a fire or intrusion. It alerts individuals to take immediate action, like evacuating or securing a location.
Etymology
The word "der Alarm" comes from the Italian 'all'arme,' meaning 'to arms' or 'to the weapons,' which was used as a call to prepare for battle. Over time, it evolved to describe any warning signal that prompts urgent attention.
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"Der Alarm" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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