das Signal
Translation
signal, sign, cue
Examples
Die Ampel gibt ein grünes Signal.
The traffic light is giving a green signal.
Das war das Signal zum Aufbruch.
That was the signal to leave.
Grammar Patterns
ein Signal geben ((to sb.)) ((for sth.)) to give a signal (to sb.) (for sth.) He gave me the signal to start.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zeichen (sign), Wink (cue)
Etymology
From Latin 'signum' (sign). It's an international word, similar to English 'signal'.
Memory Tips
Think of a traffic signal or a mobile phone signal. The word is almost identical to its English counterpart.