die Ampel
Translation
traffic light, signal
Examples
Die Ampel ist rot.
The traffic light is red.
Wir warten an der Ampel.
We are waiting at the traffic light.
Grammar Patterns
at the traffic light an der Ampel ((+3)) We are waiting at the traffic light.
the traffic light is... die Ampel ist... The traffic light is red.
Similar Words
Signal, traffic signal
Etymology
From Latin 'ampulla' (oil flask), referring to the oil lamps once used as signals.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Am-' part as 'amber', one of the traffic light colours, to help remember its meaning.