Ampel
/ˈampəl/noun★Beginner
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.
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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
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Ampelmannphrase
a pedestrian traffic light figure in East Germany
💡Pro Tip
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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