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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLärm
/lɛʁm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A loud, unpleasant, or confusing mixture of sounds, especially one that is annoying or prevents concentration.
"Der Baulärm in der Straße macht mich wahnsinnig." - 2
A great commotion, fuss, or disturbance about something.
"Sie machten viel Lärm um nichts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'lerm', 'lermet', originating from the Italian battle cry 'all'arme' (to arms!). Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a military alarm or uproar to general loud, disturbing, or unwanted noise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lärm" is said worldwide
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bruit
Transliteration: /bʁɥi/
"Le bruit de la circulation empêche de dormir."
Lärm
Transliteration: /lɛʁm/
"Bitte vermeide unnötigen Lärm in der Nacht."
rumore
Transliteration: /ruˈmo.re/
"Non sopporto più questo rumore costante."
ruido
Transliteration: /ˈrwi.ðo/
"El ruido de los coches era insoportable."
barulho
Transliteration: /baˈɾu.ʎu/
"As crianças fazem muito barulho quando brincam."
शोर
Transliteration: shor
"बाहर बहुत शोर हो रहा है।"
噪声
Transliteration: zàoshēng
"工厂的噪声影响了居民的生活。"
소음
Transliteration: soeum
"공사장 소음 때문에 잠을 깼습니다."
騒音
Transliteration: sōon
"近所の工事の騒音がうるさいです。"
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