signalisieren
Translation
to signal, to indicate
Examples
Er signalisierte mir, dass alles in Ordnung ist.
He signalled to me that everything is okay.
Die rote Ampel signalisiert „Halt“.
The red traffic light signals "Stop".
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) ((sth.acc)) to signal sth. to sb. He signalled his approval to me.
((sth.acc)) to signal sth. The red lights signal danger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anzeigen, andeuten, zu verstehen geben
Etymology
From 'Signal' (signal) + the verb suffix '-isieren'. 'Signal' comes from Latin 'signum' (sign).
Memory Tips
Think of a traffic 'signal'. To 'signalisieren' is to give a signal.