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das Martinshorn emergency siren used in Europe (see note and audio below)
Der Rettungswagen fuhr mit Martinshorn und Blaulicht durch die Stadt.
The ambulance drove through the city with its siren blaring and emergency lights flashing.
NOTE: The familiar European dual-tone ("tatü") Martin-Horn (its official trademark name), used by police, fire, and ambulance vehicles, is named for its manufacturer. - AUDIO: Martinshorn sound (.wav file from the Freiwillige Feuerwehr Schulenrode)
RELATED: der Martinstag St. Martin's Day (Nov. 11), named for Martin of Tours (not related to the Martinshorn)
Also see the German Quotation of the Day (Zitat des Tages)
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