Ampel
/ˈampəl/
traffic light
An der Ampel müssen wir halten.
We have to stop at the traffic light.
general
A traffic light, a set of colored lights used to control traffic at intersections.
Die Ampel ist auf Grün geschaltet.
The traffic light is on green.
In German, 'Ampel' is a common term for traffic lights, often used in everyday language.
Collocations
Ampel schaltet auf Grüntraffic light turns greenAmpelphasetraffic light phase
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Common Usage
'Ampel' is a neutral term for traffic lights and is used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'ampel', possibly from Latin 'ampulla' (flask), referring to the shape of early traffic lights.
Usage Notes
The term 'Ampel' is widely used in German-speaking countries and is a common word in everyday language. It can also refer to a stoplight in a broader sense.
Word Breakdown
Ampel
traffic light
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