NOUN
Ampel/ˈampl̩/traffic light; signal light
Ampel is a German noun that means traffic light or signal light. It is pronounced /ˈampl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ampeln".
Definitions
1.device with colored lights controlling traffic flow(road/traffic)
a.standard traffic light
Die Ampel zeigt Grün, wir dürfen fahren.—The traffic light is green, we may go.
b.pedestrian signal
An der Ampel muss man auf das grüne Männchen warten.—You have to wait for the green light at the pedestrian crossing.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ampel | die Ampeln |
| Genitive | der Ampel | der Ampeln |
| Dative | der Ampel | den Ampeln |
| Accusative | die Ampel | die Ampeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ampel" mean in English?
- "Ampel" means traffic light or signal light. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ampel"?
- "Ampel" is pronounced /ˈampl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ampel" der, die, or das?
- "Ampel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ampel"?
- The plural of "Ampel" is "Ampeln".
- What part of speech is "Ampel"?
- "Ampel" is a noun in German.
