sign in German
sign in German is Schild, Zeichen, Anzeichen — sign means a visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
sign in German
Schild
Zeichen
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
Anzeichen
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
Zeichen
An omen.
Vorzeichen
An omen.
Zeichen
Sonderzeichen
Vorzeichen
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
Zeichen
(mathematics) Positive or negative polarity, as denoted by the + or - sign.
Zeichen
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
Gebärde
A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
Gebärdensprache
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
Zeichensprache
(uncountable) Sign language in general.
unterschreiben
signieren
unterschreiben
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
unterzeichnen
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
unterschriften
(transitive) To validate or ratify (a document) by writing one's signature on it. [from 15th c.]
gebärden
What does "sign" mean?
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noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
"Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well."
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noun A board, notice, or symbol displaying information, directions, or a warning.
"A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend."
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verb To write one's name on a document to show agreement, authorship, or identity.
"Could you sign here to confirm that you received the parcel?"
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verb To communicate using gestures, especially in sign language.
"He learned to sign so he could chat with his deaf grandmother."
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sign in a sentence
- Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well.
- Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.
- A road sign warned drivers to slow down because of the sharp bend.
- We followed the green sign towards the car park.
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What is "sign" in German?
"sign" in German is Schild, Zeichen, Anzeichen. sign means: A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
How do you use "sign" in a sentence?
Example: "Yawning in class can be a sign that someone did not sleep well." In German, "sign" is Schild, Zeichen, Anzeichen.
Are there other ways to say "sign" in German?
Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "sign": Schild, Zeichen, Anzeichen, Vorzeichen, Sonderzeichen, Gebärde.
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