die Sirene
Translation
siren, alarm, hooter
Examples
Die Sirenen heulen in der Ferne.
The sirens are wailing in the distance.
Die Sirene warnt vor der Gefahr.
The siren warns of the danger.
Grammar Patterns
((the siren)) + verb The siren wails. Die Sirene heult.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Alarm (alarm), die Hupe (horn)
Etymology
From Greek mythology's 'Siren', whose enchanting song lured sailors. The sound of a siren grabs attention.
Memory Tips
Imagine the piercing sound of a siren, a sound you can't ignore, much like the mythological Sirens.