Fußgängerampel

pedestrian traffic light

noun FOOS-geng-er-am-pel Rare

Usage Note

Fußgängerampel is the push-button traffic signal for pedestrians. The iconic 'Ampelmännchen' figure on East German signals has become a cultural symbol; bei Grün über die Fußgängerampel gehen (cross on green) is a basic road safety lesson.

Examples

"Er drückte den Knopf an der Fußgängerampel und wartete auf Grün."

Natural Translation

He pressed the button on the pedestrian light and waited for green.

Literal Translation

He pressed the button at the pedestrian-traffic-light and waited for green.

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