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signage
The complete set of signs placed at a location, such as on a road, in a building, or in a park, for orientation, information, or warning.
Dank der guten Beschilderung haben wir den Weg zum Gipfel leicht gefunden.
Thanks to the good signage, we easily found the way to the summit.
The word is derived from the noun 'das Schild' (the sign). The ending '-ung' turns the verb 'beschildern' (to put up signs) into a noun that describes the result or the complete set of signs.
Die neue Beschilderung im Museum hilft den Besuchern bei der Orientierung.
The new signage in the museum helps visitors find their way around.
'Beschilderung' (signage) is often described with adjectives such as 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad/poor), 'deutlich' (clear), 'verwirrend' (confusing), or 'lückenhaft' (incomplete). A typical verb combination is 'der Beschilderung folgen' (to follow the signs/signage).
Die Beschilderung auf der Autobahn war sehr verwirrend.
The signage on the highway was very confusing.
'Beschilderung' (signage) is a collective term and is almost always used in the singular, even when talking about many individual signs. It refers to the entire system of signs at a location.
In der Altstadt fehlt eine durchgehende Beschilderung für Touristen.
In the old town, there is no consistent signage for tourists.
sign / shield
'das Schild' and 'die Beschilderung' are both connected to orientation and information. A 'Schild' is a single concrete sign, for example a signpost or a warning sign. 'Beschilderung' means several signs together, or the whole system of signs in a place. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with signs. If you mean a single object, 'Schild' fits. If you mean whether all the signs help you find your way, 'Beschilderung' fits.
Im neuen Bahnhof ist die Beschilderung klar, deshalb finden die Reisenden schnell den Ausgang.
In the new station, the signage is clear, so travelers quickly find the exit.
Die Chefin stellt ein Schild an die Tür, damit niemand den Raum betritt.
The boss puts a sign on the door so that no one enters the room.