NOUN
Sirene/ˌziˈʁeːnə/siren; mermaid
Sirene is a German noun that means siren or mermaid. It is pronounced /ˌziˈʁeːnə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sirenen".
Definitions
1.mechanical or electronic device emitting a loud warning sound(alarm device)
a.loud alarm for warning (e.g. in emergencies)
Die Sirene ertönte während des Feueralarms.—The siren sounded during the fire alarm.
2.mythical creature; half woman, half bird or fish, who lures sailors with song (mermaid; siren)(mythology/literature)
a.mythical singing creature
In der griechischen Sage lockten Sirenen die Seefahrer ins Verderben.—In Greek legend, sirens lured sailors to their doom.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sirene | die Sirenen |
| Genitive | der Sirene | der Sirenen |
| Dative | der Sirene | den Sirenen |
| Accusative | die Sirene | die Sirenen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sirene" mean in English?
- "Sirene" means siren or mermaid. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sirene"?
- "Sirene" is pronounced /ˌziˈʁeːnə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sirene" der, die, or das?
- "Sirene" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sirene"?
- The plural of "Sirene" is "Sirenen".
- What part of speech is "Sirene"?
- "Sirene" is a noun in German.
