Het signaal
Example: Het signaal was duidelijk en iedereen hoorde het.
Definition
"Het signaal" refers to a clear indication or message, often in the form of a sound, light, or gesture, that conveys information or instructions to people. For example, "Het signaal was duidelijk en iedereen hoorde het" means the signal was clear and everyone heard it.
Etymology
The Dutch word "het signaal" comes from the Latin 'signum,' meaning a mark, sign, or signal. It entered Dutch through French 'signal,' reflecting the concept of a sign or indication used to communicate or alert. Did you know? The term has been used for centuries to describe various forms of communication, from military signals to everyday alerts.
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"Het signaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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