Balise

dieNoun

balise (railway signaling device)

English translations

  1. 01

    beacon

  2. 02

    buoy

  3. 03

    tag

Word details

German meaning
Eine Balise ist ein Element der Eisenbahnsicherungstechnik, das Informationen an vorbeifahrende Züge überträgt.
English meaning
A balise is a transponder placed between the rails of a railway as part of an automatic train protection system.
Synonym
Leuchtbake, Markierung
German example
Der Zug empfing die Informationen von der Balise und passte seine Geschwindigkeit an.
English example
The train received information from the balise and adjusted its speed accordingly.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Balise
Plural Form
die Balisen

Example sentences with “Balise”

  1. Die Balise sendet Daten an den Zug. (The balise sends data to the train.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Balise feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die). The plural is 'Balisen'.