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How do you say "signal" in German?

das Signal

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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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