NOUN
Alarm/aˈlaʁm/alarm; alert; warning signal
Alarm is a German noun that means alarm, alert, or warning signal. It is pronounced /aˈlaʁm/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Alarme".
Definitions
1.a signal or device that warns of danger(signal/warning)
a.acoustic/electronic warning of danger or emergency
Bei Feuer löst der Rauchmelder Alarm aus.—In case of fire, the smoke detector triggers an alarm.
2.the state of caution or readiness due to imminent danger(state of alert)
a.state of heightened alertness
Das ganze Gebäude stand nach dem Alarm unter Kontrolle der Polizei.—The entire building was under police control after the alert.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Alarm | die Alarme |
| Genitive | des Alarmes | der Alarme |
| Dative | dem Alarm | den Alarmen |
| Accusative | den Alarm | die Alarme |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Alarm" mean in English?
- "Alarm" means alarm, alert, or warning signal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Alarm"?
- "Alarm" is pronounced /aˈlaʁm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Alarm" der, die, or das?
- "Alarm" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Alarm"?
- The plural of "Alarm" is "Alarme".
- What part of speech is "Alarm"?
- "Alarm" is a noun in German.
