das Zeichen

Plural: die Zeichen
Based on: *deik-
Goethe B1 Noun #367 Noun
1.

the sign, the token, the signal

(For specific signs that have a writing on them, the proper word is "das Schild". Like a store sign or something.)
Examples
  • "Alle Schilder in dieser Straße weisen darauf hin, dass Parken verboten ist.""Ich vertraue Schildern nicht. Ich mache meine eigene Recherche."
  • "All signs on this street indicate that parking is prohibited.""I don't trust signs. I do my own research."

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How many meanings does the German word 'Zeichen' have?

Zeichen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the sign, the token, the signal.

What is the gender of 'Zeichen'?

das

What is the plural of 'Zeichen'?

die Zeichen

What is 'Zeichen' related to?

The word 'Zeichen' is related to *deik-.

Where can I learn more about 'Zeichen'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.