die Hinweistafel
Translation
notice board, information board, signpost, plaque
Examples
Auf der Hinweistafel stehen wichtige Informationen.
There is important information on the notice board.
Eine große Hinweistafel zeigte den Weg zum Ausgang.
A large signpost showed the way to the exit.
Grammar Patterns
die Hinweistafel as subject (nominative) The notice board is old.
auf+3 der Hinweistafel (dative) The address is on the notice board.
Similar Words
Anschlagtafel (notice board), Schild (sign), Informationsbrett (information board)
Etymology
Composed of 'Hinweis' (hint, notice) and 'Tafel' (board, tablet). Literally a 'notice board'.
Memory Tips
Picture a physical board ('Tafel') at a train station or museum that gives you hints ('Hinweise') and information.