🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Verkehrsregeln

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Verkehrsregeln

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Traffic Rules/ˈtræf.ɪk ruːlz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Es ist wichtig, die Verkehrsregeln zu befolgen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The set of guidelines and regulations that govern the movement of vehicles and pedestrians on roads.

    "It is essential to follow traffic rules to ensure safety on the roads."
  2. 2

    Specific laws or regulations that dictate how vehicles should operate in various situations.

    "Ignoring traffic rules can lead to accidents and legal penalties."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'traffic' originates from the Latin 'traffico', meaning to trade or carry. 'Rules' comes from the Latin 'regula', meaning a straight stick or a standard, which evolved to denote guidelines for behavior in various contexts, including road safety.

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