Ampelstörung
/ˈʔampəlˌʃtøːʁʊŋ/noun★Intermediate💡 traffic light malfunction
“Die Ampelstörung verursachte einen großen Stau.”
The traffic light malfunction caused a huge traffic jam.
⚙️Engineering
technical
A malfunction or failure of a traffic light system, causing disruptions in traffic flow.
Die Ampelstörung wurde durch einen Stromausfall verursacht.
The traffic light malfunction was caused by a power outage.
💡
This term is commonly used in technical and engineering contexts, particularly in urban planning and traffic management.
Collocations
Ampelstörung behebento fix a traffic light malfunctionAmpelstörung meldento report a traffic light malfunction
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Technical Reports
Use 'Ampelstörung' in technical reports or engineering documentation to describe traffic light failures.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'Ampel' (traffic light) + 'Störung' (malfunction).
📝Usage Notes
The term is specific to technical and engineering contexts, particularly in urban infrastructure and traffic management.
Word Breakdown
Ampel
traffic light
rootStörung
malfunction
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