This is the 4921st most frequent German word.
alarmen
To alert or alarm.
Here, 'alarmieren' is used to mean 'alert' or 'notify someone (e.g., authorities, emergency services)'.
Die Feuerwehr musste schnell alarmiert werden.
The fire department had to be quickly alerted.
In this example, 'alarmieren' conveys the meaning of 'creating concern or urgency among people'.
Diese Nachrichten alarmierten die Bevölkerung.
These news alarmed the population.
Here, 'alarmieren' implies 'drawing attention or causing vigilance due to unexpected events'.