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
Derived from the Latin word 'ampulla' for an oil flask, because early signals were oil lamps.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Ampel' with the 'ample' light it provides to control traffic.