This is the 1690th most frequent Dutch word.
signaal
"Signaal" in English means "signal."
In this sentence, 'signaal' refers to a technical term indicating the transmission quality or connection of the phone line.
Het telefoonsignaal viel uit tijdens het gesprek.
The phone signal dropped during the call.
In this context, 'signaal' signifies an indication provided by the traffic light to guide drivers' behavior.
Tijdens de verkeerschaos wachtte ik op het groene signaal van de stoplichten.
During the traffic chaos, I waited for the green signal from the traffic lights.
Here, 'signaal' is used metaphorically to denote an action interpreted as a warning sign or indication.