Die Ampel wurde rot, also mussten wir anhalten.
English: The traffic lights turned red so we had to stop.
Ampeln /ˈampəln/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "traffic lights".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- traffic lights
- Translation
- Ampeln
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "die".
| Dictionary form | Ampeln |
|---|---|
| Article | die |
| Gender/article class | feminine or plural |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + die Ampeln
- Examples
- Das ist die Ampeln.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Bitte warten Sie an der Ampel, bevor Sie die Straße überqueren.
English: Please wait at the traffic lights before crossing the street.
Die Ampeln helfen, den Verkehrsfluss in der Stadt zu steuern.
English: The traffic lights help control the flow of cars in the city.
Related vocabulary
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duty-free → zollfrei
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capital city → Hauptstadt
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public transport → öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
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road sign → Verkehrsschild
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bus stop → Bushaltestelle
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traffic jam → Verkehrsstau
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driving/driver’s licence → Führerschein
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underground train → U-Bahn
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underground → U-Bahn
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railway → Eisenbahn
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ferry → Fähre
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tunnel → Tunnel
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