Het alarm
Example: Het alarm gaat af als er brand is in het gebouw.
Definition
"Het alarm" is a device or system designed to warn people of danger, such as fire or intrusion, by producing a loud sound or signal. It alerts individuals to take immediate action to ensure safety and prevent harm.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het alarm" comes from the Italian 'all'arme', meaning 'to arms', which was used as a call to prepare for battle. Over time, it evolved to mean any urgent warning signal, especially those for safety alerts.
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"Het alarm" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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