No. 974 in German
ampel
Traffic light.
In a sentence
Die Ampel zeigt Rot, wir müssen warten.
The traffic light is red, we have to wait.
'Ampel' refers to a traffic light in this context, used in a sentence about its functionality.
Die Ampel für die Investitionen steht auf Grün, wir können mit dem Projekt beginnen.
The green light for the investments is on, we can start the project.
'Ampel' is used metaphorically to indicate a signal or approval for proceeding.
Die Studenten diskutierten über die Ampelkoalition als eine politische Möglichkeit.
The students discussed the traffic light coalition as a political possibility.
'Ampel' is used in a compound noun to refer to a specific type of political coalition by analogy to the colors of a traffic light.
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