das Ortsschild
Translation
town sign, city limit sign
Examples
Am Ortsschild beginnt die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung.
The speed limit begins at the town sign.
Wir haben das Ortsschild von Berlin passiert.
We have passed the city limit sign for Berlin.
Grammar Patterns
((am+3)) at the town sign Am Ortsschild müssen Sie anhalten.
Similar Words
Ortstafel (town sign), Ortseingangsschild (town entrance sign)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ort' (place, town) and 'Schild' (sign).
Memory Tips
It's the 'sign' (Schild) that tells you the name of the 'place' (Ort). Usually found at the entrance to a town.