das Blaulicht
Translation
blue light, siren
Examples
Ein Polizeiauto fuhr mit Blaulicht vorbei.
A police car drove by with its blue light on.
Der Krankenwagen schaltete das Blaulicht ein.
The ambulance turned on the blue light.
Grammar Patterns
to drive with the blue light on The ambulance is driving with its blue light on.
to turn on the blue light The police turned on the blue light.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Warnlicht (warning light), Sirenenlicht (siren light)
Etymology
A compound word from 'blau' (blue) and 'Licht' (light). Literally means 'blue light'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'blue light'. It's the specific term for the flashing lights on police cars, ambulances, etc.