Noun
das Zeichen
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡saɪ̯çən/
sign, token (object representing something)
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plural Zeichen
Meanings
Noun
- sign, token (object representing something)
- signal (gesture, command or other indication to announce or alert)
- sign, indication (fact that reveals an underlying state)
- sign, mark (glyph that communicates something)
Example sentence
Was bedeutet dieses Zeichen?
What does this symbol mean?
Word forms
singular
das Zeichen
plural
die Zeichen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Zeichen
Accusativedas Zeichen
Dativedem Zeichen
Genitivedes Zeichens
Plural
Nominativedie Zeichen
Accusativedie Zeichen
Dativeden Zeichen
Genitiveder Zeichen
Usage
- ein Zeichen geben — A common expression for giving a signal.
- ein Zeichen für etwas — Für plus accusative introduces what something indicates.
Gib mir ein Zeichen, wenn du fertig bist.
Give me a signal when you are ready.