Signal in different languages

Signal in Different Languages

Discover 'Signal' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

Signal, a simple word that carries with it a world of meaning. It represents communication, connection, and understanding. From the blinking of an eye to the sounding of a horn, signals are an integral part of our daily lives. They help us navigate our surroundings, understand each other, and express ourselves. The significance of signals extends beyond the practical, however. They hold cultural importance, symbolizing everything from the start of a race to the end of a war. 'Three blasts on the whistle, and the game begins!' 'One long, continuous sound, and the enemy retreats!'

Given its importance, you might be interested in knowing the translation of 'signal' in different languages. In Spanish, for example, it's 'señal', while in French, it's 'signal'. In German, it's 'Signal', and in Japanese, it's 'シグナル (shigunaru)'. Understanding the translation of this word in different languages can help you better connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds. So, let's explore the world of signals, one language at a time!

Signal

Signal in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaanssein
The word "sein" in Afrikaans can also mean "existence" or "being".
Amharicምልክት
The word "ምልክት" can also mean "sign", "indication", or "symptom" in Amharic.
Hausasigina
The Hausa word "sigina" can also mean "to beckon" or "to wave."
Igbomgbaama
Mgbaama also conveys "news," "hint" or "clue" and is sometimes used in relation to something hidden or secret.
Malagasyfamantarana
The word "famantarana" can also mean "evidence" in Malagasy.
Nyanja (Chichewa)chizindikiro
“Chizindikiro” can also mean “sign,” “warning,” or “token.”
Shonachiratidzo
Chiratidzo means 'mark, indication, proof, token, beacon' and is related to chiratidza 'to point out; to show' and to chirata 'to trace a pattern'.
Somalisignal
"Signal", a word derived from Medieval Latin "signum", also refers to an agreed sign used by deaf individuals or as a military call.
Sesothopontšo
The word "pontšo" also means "to show" or "to point out" in Sesotho.
Swahiliishara
The word "ishara" is derived from the Arabic word "isharah", meaning "sign" or "indication".
Xhosaumqondiso
The Xhosa word 'umqondiso' can also mean 'beacon' or 'landmark', and is related to the word 'qonda', meaning 'to point out'.
Yorubaifihan agbara
"Ifihan agbara" is a Yoruba word which also means "display of power."
Zuluisignali
The Zulu word "isignali" can also mean "a sign" or "a mark".
Bambarataamasiyɛn
Ewedzesi
Kinyarwandaikimenyetso
Lingalasignal
Lugandaakabonero
Sepedipontšo
Twi (Akan)sɛnkyerɛnne

Signal in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicالإشارة
Hebrewאוֹת
The word "אות" can also mean "letter of the alphabet" or "evidence supporting a claim" in Hebrew.
Pashtoسيګنال
The Pashto word for "signal" is derived from the English word "signal" and has the same meaning in both languages.
Arabicالإشارة

Signal in Western European Languages

Albaniansinjalit
The word "sinjalit" in Albanian is derived from the Latin "signalis", meaning "a sign or mark".
Basqueseinalea
The word "seinalea" derives from the Latin word "signalis" meaning "sign".
Catalansenyal
The Catalan word "senyal" comes from the Latin word "signum", meaning a mark or indication, and also shares a root with words like "sign" and "signature" in other languages.
Croatiansignal
The word "signal" in Croatian can also mean "traffic light" or "sign".
Danishsignal
Besides being an official signal to traffic, "signal" can also be a synonym for "message" or "notice" in Danish.
Dutchsignaal
The word signaal in Dutch (meaning signal) is derived from the French signal, from the Old French signe, from the Latin signum (a sign).
Englishsignal
The word 'signal' originates from the Latin word 'signum,' meaning 'mark' or 'sign,' and has been used in English since the 14th century.
Frenchsignal
Le mot français « signal » provient du latin « signalis » et désigne à l'origine une marque ou un signe qui permet d'identifier ou de communiquer.
Frisiansinjaal
The word "Sinjaal" may also refer to a specific type of buoy or beacon used in navigation.
Galiciansinal
The word "sinal" in Galician has an additional meaning of "birthmark" or "mole".
Germansignal
German word "Signal" comes from the Latin "signalis", meaning "pertaining to a sign", indicating a connection to communication and information.
Icelandicmerki
The Icelandic word "merki" can also refer to a mark, boundary, or sign.
Irishcomhartha
The word "comhartha" is a compound of "comh" (together) and "artha" (meaning), suggesting shared or transmitted meaning.
Italiansegnale
The Italian word "segnale" can also mean "symptom", and it derives from the Latin "signalis", meaning "belonging to a sign".
Luxembourgishsignaliséieren
In Luxembourgish, "signaliséieren" can also refer to the process of signing a document or making a sign or gesture.
Maltesesinjal
The word "sinjal" is most likely derived from the Arabic word "isharah" meaning "sign" or "indication."
Norwegiansignal
The Norwegian word "signal" can also mean "blessing" or "omen."
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)sinal
The word "sinal" in Portuguese originates from the Latin "signale" and can also mean "birthmark" or "mole".
Scots Gaeliccomharra
Scots Gaelic 'comharra' derives from Old Irish 'comarcu' - meaning both a 'signal' and 'territory'.
Spanishseñal
The word "señal" can also mean "sign" or "mark" in Spanish.
Swedishsignal
"Signal" can also mean "sign" or "indication" in Swedish.
Welshsignal
The Welsh word 'signal' is derived from Latin 'signalis', meaning 'sign' or 'omen', and can also refer to a radio or television broadcast in the context of communication.

Signal in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianсігнал
The Belarusian word "сігнал" comes from the French word "signal", which in turn comes from the Latin word "signum", meaning "sign".
Bosniansignal
The word "signal" in Bosnian can also refer to a traffic light or a signpost.
Bulgarianсигнал
The word "сигнал" in Bulgarian can also refer to a road sign or a traffic light.
Czechsignál
Signál comes from the Latin "signum", meaning "sign" or "mark", and also shares a root with "significant".
Estoniansignaal
The word "signaal" in Estonian also shares its root with the word "signatuur", meaning "signature".
Finnishsignaali
"Signaali" also means "seal" in Finnish.
Hungarianjel
Jel is also the root of the word 'jelen', meaning 'present' or 'current', as a signal can often be used to indicate the presence of something.
Latviansignāls
In Latvian, the word “signāls” also means a “traffic light”.
Lithuaniansignalas
The word 'signalas' is thought to originate from Proto-Baltic *sig-nalas, meaning 'a sign or omen'.
Macedonianсигнал
The word "сигнал" comes from the Latin word "signalis", meaning "sign" or "token".
Polishsygnał
In Polish, the word "sygnał" comes from the Latin "signalum" meaning "standard" and also refers to a traditional type of bell-ringing in the countryside used for communication.
Romaniansemnal
In Romanian, "semnal" also refers to a fire alarm or a traffic light.
Russianсигнал
The word "сигнал" can also refer to a device that gives a signal, such as a traffic light or a siren.
Serbianсигнал
In Serbian, “сигнал” can also refer to a person who informs others about something.
Slovaksignál
The Slovak word "signál" means both "signal" and "traffic light".
Sloveniansignal
Signal's other meaning in Slovenian is 'traffic light', derived from its role as a signal device.
Ukrainianсигналу
"Сигнал" is derived from the Latin "signum" (sign), which is related to the verb "signāre" (to mark).

Signal in South Asian Languages

Bengaliসংকেত
In Bengali, "সংকেত" can also refer to a hint, clue, or symbol, and has Sanskrit roots meaning "to indicate" or "to point out".
Gujaratiસિગ્નલ
The word
Hindiसंकेत
The Sanskrit word 'संकेत' also means 'agreement', 'indication' or 'hint'.
Kannadaಸಿಗ್ನಲ್
The Kannada word "ಸಿಗ್ನಲ್" can also refer to a sign or indication.
Malayalamസിഗ്നൽ
In Malayalam, "സിഗ്നൽ" can also refer to a musical note or a sign of respect, such as a bow or gesture.
Marathiसिग्नल
The Marathi word "सिग्नल" (signal) also means "indication" or "sign".
Nepaliसंकेत
"संकेत" is also used in Nepali to refer to a gesture or sign
Punjabiਇਸ਼ਾਰਾ
Sinhala (Sinhalese)සං .ාව
The word "සං .ාව" (signal) also means "a sign given to communicate with someone at a distance" in Sinhala.
Tamilசமிக்ஞை
"சமிக்ஞை" can also mean "indication" or "sign" in Tamil.
Teluguసిగ్నల్
The word "సిగ్נల్" can also refer to a person who transmits signals, such as a telegraph operator or a flagman.
Urduسگنل
The word "سگنل" ("signal") comes from the Latin word "signum", meaning "sign" or "mark".

Signal in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)信号
The Chinese characters 信号 can also mean "sign" or "omen".
Chinese (Traditional)信號
In Chinese, 信號 (Traditional) can also refer to "a sign or indication of something" or "a written message sent by an official to a subordinate."
Japanese信号
In Japanese, "信号" has an alternate meaning of "traffic light".
Korean신호
"신호" means "signal," but originally meant "a sign to summon."
Mongolianдохио
The Mongolian word “дохио” derives from Proto-Mongolic
Myanmar (Burmese)အချက်ပြ

Signal in South East Asian Languages

Indonesiansinyal
In Indonesian, 'sinyal' can also mean 'evidence', reflecting its Latin root 'signum', meaning 'mark' or 'proof'.
Javanesesinyal
In Javanese, "sinyal" also means "sign" or "indication."
Khmerសញ្ញា
The term "សញ្ញា" "(signal)" in Khmer is derived from the Sanskrit word "सङ्केत" "(saṃketa)", meaning "sign", "token", or "symbol".
Laoສັນຍານ
Malayisyarat
The Malay word "isyarat" comes from the Arabic word "ishara", which means "sign".
Thaiสัญญาณ
The word "สัญญาณ" can also refer to a "sign" or an "indication".
Vietnamesetín hiệu
"Tín hiệu" also means "message" in Vietnamese.
Filipino (Tagalog)hudyat

Signal in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanisiqnal
In Azerbaijani, "siqnal" can also refer to a "sign" or "evidence".
Kazakhсигнал
The word "сигнал" can also refer to an agreed-upon sound or gesture used as a warning or to communicate a message.
Kyrgyzбелги
The word "белги" also means "mark" or "sign" in Kyrgyz.
Tajikсигнал
The word "сигнал" in Tajik can also refer to a "mark" or a "sign".
Turkmensignal
Uzbeksignal
The Uzbek word "signal" comes from the Russian word "сигнал" (signal) and the French word "signe" (sign).
Uyghurسىگنال

Signal in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianhōʻailona
In Hawaiian, "hoailona" also means "evidence, proof, or portent."
Maoritohu
The term tohu can also refer to a 'symptom' or an 'omen'.
Samoanfaailo
This word shares its root with "faailoilo", which means to "call out" or "cry out"
Tagalog (Filipino)signal
The Tagalog word "signal" is also used to refer to a traffic light.

Signal in American Indigenous Languages

Aymaraseñal uñacht’ayaña
Guaraniseñal rehegua

Signal in International Languages

Esperantosignalo
The Esperanto word "signalo" comes from the Latin word "signum," which means "mark" or "token."
Latinsignum
In medieval Latin, signum was used to refer to the mark of a cross, and specifically, the one made on the forehead during the sign of the cross.

Signal in Others Languages

Greekσήμα
Its ancient Greek meaning was 'grave, mound of earth marking a grave' (e. g. the famous 'Achilleion Sema' on the site of ancient Troy)
Hmongteeb liab
'Teeb liab' can also mean 'to send a message' or 'to indicate' in Hmong.
Kurdishnîşan
The Kurdish word "nîşan" can also refer to a target, mark, or indication.
Turkishsinyal
In Turkish, the word "sinyal" can also refer to a traffic light, a gesture, or an indication of something.
Xhosaumqondiso
The Xhosa word 'umqondiso' can also mean 'beacon' or 'landmark', and is related to the word 'qonda', meaning 'to point out'.
Yiddishסיגנאַל
The Yiddish word סיגנאַל (signal) comes from the Latin word signulum, meaning "sign" or "mark".
Zuluisignali
The Zulu word "isignali" can also mean "a sign" or "a mark".
Assameseসংকেত
Aymaraseñal uñacht’ayaña
Bhojpuriसिग्नल के संकेत दिहल गइल बा
Dhivehiސިގްނަލް
Dogriसिग्नल
Filipino (Tagalog)hudyat
Guaraniseñal rehegua
Ilocanosignal
Kriosignal
Kurdish (Sorani)سیگناڵ
Maithiliसंकेत
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯁꯤꯒꯅꯦꯜ ꯄꯤꯕꯥ꯫
Mizosignal a ni
Oromomallattoo
Odia (Oriya)ସଙ୍କେତ
Quechuaseñal
Sanskritसंकेतः
Tatarсигнал
Tigrinyaምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት ምልክት
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