signpost in German
signpost in German is Wegweiser, Signalposten, Hinweisschild — signpost means a post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
signpost in German
Wegweiser
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
Signalposten
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
Hinweisschild
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
Richtungsweiser
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
Schild
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
Signalpfosten
A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
ausschildern
(transitive) To install signposts on.
beschildern
(transitive) To install signposts on.
What does "signpost" mean?
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noun A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
"Dozens of signposts have been stolen, forcing the local authorities to put up the sign at a 2m height and embed it in theft-resistant concrete when putting up replacements."
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verb To clearly show or point toward something, often figuratively.
"The introduction signposts the main arguments of the essay."
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signpost in a sentence
- Dozens of signposts have been stolen, forcing the local authorities to put up the sign at a 2m height and embed it in theft-resistant concrete when putting up replacements.
- The signpost pointed the way to the next village.
- The introduction signposts the main arguments of the essay.
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What is "signpost" in German?
"signpost" in German is Wegweiser, Signalposten, Hinweisschild. signpost means: A post with a sign that shows directions or distances.
How do you use "signpost" in a sentence?
Example: "The signpost pointed the way to the next village." In German, "signpost" is Wegweiser, Signalposten, Hinweisschild.
Are there other ways to say "signpost" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "signpost": Wegweiser, Signalposten, Hinweisschild, Richtungsweiser, Schild, Signalpfosten.
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