Die Ampel
Example: Die Ampel zeigt rot, also müssen wir warten.
Definition
"Die Ampel" refers to a traffic light, a signaling device positioned at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic by displaying colored lights, usually red, yellow, and green, indicating when to stop, prepare, or go.
Etymology
The word "die Ampel" comes from the Latin 'ampulla,' meaning a small bottle or vial, which evolved in German to mean a signal light. Did you know? The transition from a container to a signaling device likely came from the similarity to glass bulbs used in early traffic lights.
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"Die Ampel" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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