ampelmännchen
dasNountraffic light figure (the little man on German pedestrian signals)
English translations
- 01
traffic light
- 02
little man
Word details
- German meaning
- Das Ampelmännchen ist das stilisierte Fußgängersymbol auf Verkehrsampeln in Deutschland, insbesondere im Osten Deutschlands, das durch seine markante Form bekannt ist.
- English meaning
- The Ampelmännchen is the stylized pedestrian symbol on traffic lights in Germany, especially in eastern Germany, known for its distinctive shape.
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Die Ampelmännchen sind ein beliebtes Symbol für Berlin und Ostdeutschland.
- English example
- The Ampelmännchen are a popular symbol of Berlin and eastern Germany.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Ampelmännchen
- Plural Form
- die Ampelmännchen
Related words
- Ampelfrau
Traffic light woman
Example sentences with “ampelmännchen”
Das Ampelmännchen zeigt Grün. (The traffic light figure shows green.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ampelmännchen a cultural symbol?
Yes, especially the East German version, which has become an iconic souvenir and cultural symbol.