das Megafon
Translation
megaphone, bullhorn
Examples
Der Polizist sprach durch ein Megafon.
The police officer spoke through a megaphone.
Sie benutzte ein Megafon für die Ansage.
She used a megaphone for the announcement.
Grammar Patterns
to use ((sth.)) Sie benutzte ein Megafon.
to speak through ((sth.)) Er sprach durch ein Megafon.
Similar Words
loudspeaker, bullhorn
Etymology
From Greek 'mega' (great) and 'phōnē' (sound). It's an international word.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'mega' (big) 'phone' (sound) to amplify your voice. The German word is identical to the English one.