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How do you say "signal" in German?
das Signal
In German, "signal" is das Signal.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'zig-NAHL', stress on the last syllable, with the s sounding like a z.
Grammar notes
das Signal is neuter. Plural: das Signale.
Example sentence
Das Telefonsignal in den Hügeln war schwach.
The phone signal was weak in the hills.
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How to remember das Signal
Das Signal is essentially identical to English 'signal', an easy freebie to remember.
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Questions about das Signal
How do you say "signal" in German?
In German, "signal" is das Signal. It is a noun.
Is das Signal masculine, feminine, or neuter?
das Signal is neuter. Plural: das Signale.
How is das Signal used in a sentence?
Use das Signal as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Telefonsignal in den Hügeln war schwach. (The phone signal was weak in the hills.).
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