alarmierend
alarming
Causing concern or unease and pointing to a possible danger or a serious development.
EXAMPLE
Die alarmierenden Untersuchungsergebnisse beunruhigten die Ärzte.
The alarming test results worried the doctors.
alarmierend
alarming
alarmierend – alarmierender – am alarmierendsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry alarmierend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | alarmierend |
|---|---|
| comparative | alarmierender |
| superlative | am alarmierendsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to alarmierend.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to alarmierend.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to alarmierend.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Alarmierend' (alarming) is formed from the verb 'alarmieren' (to alarm) with the ending '-end'. The form often describes a development or fact that gives cause for concern.
EXAMPLE
Die alarmierenden Zahlen zur Luftverschmutzung wurden veröffentlicht.
The alarming figures on air pollution were published.
Typical collocations
'Alarmierend' (alarming) is especially often used before words from reports and analyses, such as 'alarmierende Ergebnisse' (alarming results), 'alarmierende Zahlen' (alarming figures), 'alarmierende Nachrichten' (alarming news), or 'alarmierende Entwicklung' (alarming development).
EXAMPLE
Der Bericht zeigt eine alarmierende Entwicklung auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
The report highlights an alarming development in the labor market.
Report language
The adjective often appears in news reports, scientific reports, and public statements when data or developments are being evaluated. It often refers to test results, statistics, or social changes.
EXAMPLE
Die Studie weist auf eine alarmierende Zunahme der Gewalt hin.
The study points to an alarming increase in violence.
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