NOUN
Signal/zɪˈɡnaːl/signal; sign; cue
Signal is a German noun that means signal, sign, or cue. It is pronounced /zɪˈɡnaːl/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Signale".
Definitions
1.a sign or signal, often for communication or transmission of information(communication/technology)
a.optical, acoustic, or electronic transmission used to convey information
Das rote Signal bedeutet, dass man stehen bleiben muss.—The red signal means that you have to stop.
2.a gesture or indication as a hint or sign for something(general/figurative)
a.conscious hint or sign for an action or event
Der Applaus war das Signal zum Beginn der Show.—The applause was the signal for the start of the show.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Signal | die Signale |
| Genitive | des Signals | der Signale |
| Dative | dem Signal | den Signalen |
| Accusative | das Signal | die Signale |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Signal" mean in English?
- "Signal" means signal, sign, or cue. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Signal"?
- "Signal" is pronounced /zɪˈɡnaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Signal" der, die, or das?
- "Signal" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Signal"?
- The plural of "Signal" is "Signale".
- What part of speech is "Signal"?
- "Signal" is a noun in German.
