Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Ampel

Translation (Übersetzung) traffic light
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈampl̩]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine noun transportation city traffic
Ampel refers to traffic lights that control vehicle and pedestrian traffic. It can also refer to a hanging lamp or a political coalition (Ampelkoalition).

Ampel - German Nouns - Ampel Meaning - Ampel Translation - Ampel Nouns Examples

Ampel is a German Nouns

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Ampel Examples (Beispiele) in English

Ampel examples with English translations. See how to use Ampel in sentences. Ampel example sentences in English below.

Die Ampel ist rot.
The traffic light is red.
Describing traffic light color.
Wir warten an der Ampel.
We are waiting at the traffic light.
Waiting for the light to change.
Die Ampeln in der Stadt sind modern.
The traffic lights in the city are modern.
Talking about traffic light features.

Ampel Word Family - Ampel Related Words - Ampel Family Members

Ampel Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Ampel word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Ampel family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Ampel related words and expand your German vocabulary.

compound (Zusammensetzung)
Verkehrsampel
Meaning: traffic light
Example: Die Verkehrsampel regelt den Verkehr.
Noun
derived (Ableitung)
Ampelmann
Meaning: traffic light man (East German pedestrian signal)
Example: Der Ampelmann ist ein Symbol aus Ostdeutschland.
Noun
related (Verwandt)
Lampe
Meaning: lamp
Example: Die Ampel als Lampe hängt an der Decke.
Noun

Ampel Usage - Ampel Collocations - Ampel Idioms - Ampel Synonyms - Ampel Antonyms

Ampel Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Ampel Collocations (Kollokationen)

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die Ampel ist rot
the traffic light is red
High frequency
die Ampel ist grün
the traffic light is green
High frequency
die Ampel ist gelb
the traffic light is yellow
High frequency
an der Ampel warten
wait at the traffic light
High frequency
die Ampel schaltet um
the traffic light changes
Medium frequency
eine hängende Ampel
a hanging lamp
Low frequency
die Ampel zeigt Grün
the traffic light shows green
Medium frequency
bei Rot an der Ampel halten
stop at the red traffic light
High frequency

Ampel Idioms (Redewendungen)

Ampel idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Ampel with meanings and explanations. Master Ampel expressions used in everyday German.

die Ampel steht auf Grün
the traffic light is green
Metaphorically means everything is clear to proceed.
Ampelkoalition
traffic light coalition
A political coalition of parties represented by the colors red, yellow, and green (like traffic lights).

Ampel Synonyms (Synonyme)

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Verkehrsampel
Meaning: traffic light
High similarity
Lichtzeichenanlage
Meaning: light signal system
Medium similarity
Signalanlage
Meaning: signal system
Medium similarity
Lampe
Meaning: lamp
Low similarity

Ampel Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Kreisverkehr
Meaning: roundabout
Stoppschild
Meaning: stop sign

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Ampel Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Ampel semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Ampel. Explore Ampel related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Ampel contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Verkehr Auto Fußgänger Straße Kreuzung Grün Rot Gelb Signal

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