Meaning
siren; mermaid
- loud warning device mounted on emergency vehicles or buildings
- mythological sea creature, mermaid
In a sentence
L'ambulanza è passata a tutta velocità a sirene spiegate.
The ambulance sped past with sirens blaring.
Abbiamo sentito la sirena dei pompieri in lontananza.
We heard the fire truck's siren in the distance.
La leggenda narra di una sirena che viveva in questo mare.
The legend tells of a mermaid who lived in this sea.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sirena | feminine · singular |
| sirene | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Means both emergency 'siren' and mythological 'mermaid'.
- Collocates frequently with verbs like 'suonare' or 'sentire'.