Signalisieren
Example: Die roten Lichter signalisieren eine Gefahr auf der Straße.
Definition
"Signalisieren" means to indicate or announce something clearly, often by means of a signal, sign, or gesture. It is used to communicate information or warnings, such as in the phrase 'Die roten Lichter signalisieren eine Gefahr auf der Straße,' meaning the red lights indicate a danger on the road.
Etymology
The word "signalisieren" comes from the Latin 'signum,' meaning sign or signal, combined with the German verb-forming suffix '-isieren.' Did you know that the concept of signaling dates back to ancient times when people used visual signs like flags or fires to communicate over long distances? The word evolved into German as "signalisieren" to describe the act of giving or sending a signal.
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"Signalisieren" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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