No. 4,921 in German
alarmen
To alert or alarm.
In a sentence
Die Feuerwehr musste schnell alarmiert werden.
The fire department had to be quickly alerted.
Here, 'alarmieren' is used to mean 'alert' or 'notify someone (e.g., authorities, emergency services)'.
Diese Nachrichten alarmierten die Bevölkerung.
These news alarmed the population.
In this example, 'alarmieren' conveys the meaning of 'creating concern or urgency among people'.
Die unerwarteten Geräusche alarmierten die Wachleute.
The unexpected noises alarmed the security guards.
Here, 'alarmieren' implies 'drawing attention or causing vigilance due to unexpected events'.
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