German word

Signal

Pronunciation

IPA/zɪˈgnaːl/

Meaning

  • neuter nounsignal

Example

Er gab mir zwei Signale.

He gave me two signals.

Illustration for Signal (signal)

More examples

Wir fangen an, wenn du ein Signal gibst.

We will start when you give a signal.

Core concept

A light, sound, gesture, or mark that carries a message and prompts a response.

Common phrases

  • ein Signal geben

    give a signal

  • auf ein Signal warten

    wait for a signal

Similar words

Zeichen: A symbol, picture, or display that conveys meaning or information.
Hinweis: A notice or brief message that provides useful information or draws attention to something.
Geste: A movement of the hand or arm that communicates a cue or instruction without words.

Definition in German

Ein Zeichen oder Hinweis zur Auslösung einer bestimmten Handlung oder Reaktion.

Word origin

German Signal was borrowed through French signal from Latin signum, meaning a sign or mark.

Usage tips

  • Signal is neuter, so the forms are das Signal, ein Signal, and die Signale.

Other meanings

  • traffic signalnoun
  • signnoun

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