traffic sign
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traffic sign
A sign at the side of the road that uses symbols or writing to give road users rules, prohibitions, or information.
Das achteckige Stoppschild ist ein international bekanntes Verkehrszeichen.
The octagonal stop sign is an internationally recognized traffic sign.
The word consists of 'Verkehr' (traffic) and 'Zeichen' (sign). So it is literally a sign that regulates traffic or provides information about it.
Ein neues Verkehrszeichen warnt vor der Baustelle.
A new traffic sign warns of the construction site.
Common verbs used in connection with traffic signs are 'beachten' (to observe/pay attention to), 'missachten' (to disregard), and 'übersehen' (to overlook). Authorities can 'aufstellen' (put up) or 'entfernen' (remove) traffic signs.
Wer ein Stoppschild übersieht, riskiert einen Unfall.
Anyone who overlooks a stop sign risks an accident.
A very common phrase is 'sich an ein Verkehrszeichen halten' (to obey a traffic sign). Note the reflexive verb and the preposition 'an' with the accusative.
Alle Fahrer müssen sich an die aufgestellten Verkehrszeichen halten.
All drivers must obey the traffic signs that have been put up.
