das Signal
Translation
signal, sign
Examples
Die Ampel gibt rote Signale.
The traffic light gives red signals.
Er gab mir ein geheimes Signal.
He gave me a secret signal.
Grammar Patterns
to give a signal ((to sb.)) to give someone a signal He gave me a signal to start.
to receive a signal ((from sth.)) to receive a signal from something We are receiving a signal from the satellite.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zeichen (sign), Anzeichen (indication)
Etymology
From Latin 'signum' (sign). It's a direct cognate with the English word 'signal'.
Memory Tips
Think of a traffic signal or a radio signal. The German and English words are almost identical.