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Brandmelder
German → American English
American English
Fire alarm
Gerät, das Rauch oder Feuer erkennt und einen Alarm auslöst.
Der Brandmelder im Büro hat mitten in der Nacht Alarm ausgelöst.Brandmelder is the standard term for the device that detects fire or smoke and triggers an alarm. In everyday use, people also say Rauchmelder when they specifically mean a smoke detector.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Brandmelder mean in English?
It means fire alarm or fire detector, depending on the context.
Is Brandmelder the same as Rauchmelder?
Not exactly. Rauchmelder usually means smoke detector, while Brandmelder is a broader term for a fire-detecting alarm device.
How do you use Brandmelder in a sentence?
Example: Der Brandmelder hat im Flur ausgelöst. = The fire alarm went off in the hallway.