This is the 7164th most frequent German word.
fußgängerampel
Pedestrian traffic light.
In this sentence, 'Fußgängerampel' refers to the physical traffic light device intended for pedestrians to regulate crossing streets.
Die Fußgängerampel ist grün, wir können jetzt die Straße überqueren.
The pedestrian traffic light is green, we can now cross the street.
Here, 'Fußgängerampel' is used to describe the functional state changes of the pedestrian traffic light, emphasizing its signaling role.
Nachdem die Fußgängerampel auf Rot gewechselt hat, haben alle angehalten.
After the pedestrian traffic light changed to red, everyone stopped.
The term 'Fußgängerampel' in this sentence illustrates its ubiquitous presence at intersections for pedestrian traffic management in urban areas.