siren
das Martinshorn, die Martinshörner
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siren
A horn on emergency vehicles that produces a distinctive alternating tone to warn other road users.
Als das Martinshorn ertönte, fuhren alle Autos an den Straßenrand.
When the siren sounded, all the cars pulled over to the side of the road.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Martinshörner |
| genitive | des Martinshornes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Martinshorn | die Martinshörner |
| accusative | das Martinshorn | die Martinshörner |
| dative | dem Martinshorn | den Martinshörnern |
| genitive | des Martinshornes des Martinshorns | der Martinshörner |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Martinshorn' (siren) consists of the name 'Martin' and 'Horn' (horn). Here, the component 'Horn' refers to the signaling device that produces the sound.
Das Martinshorn war schon von Weitem zu hören.
The siren could be heard from far away.
'Martinshorn' (siren) very often occurs together with 'Blaulicht' (blue flashing light), especially in the phrase 'mit Blaulicht und Martinshorn' (with blue lights flashing and siren sounding).
Der Rettungswagen kam mit Blaulicht und Martinshorn durch die enge Straße.
The ambulance came down the narrow street with its blue lights flashing and siren sounding.
'Martinshorn' (siren) is often used with verbs such as 'ertönen' (to sound), 'heulen' (to wail), 'einschalten' (to switch on), and 'ausschalten' (to switch off). Here, 'ertönen' and 'heulen' describe the audible signal, while 'einschalten' and 'ausschalten' describe operating the device.
Die Fahrerin schaltete das Martinshorn ein, bevor sie die Kreuzung überquerte.
The driver switched on the siren before crossing the intersection.
