sign

saɪn

sain

/saɪn/

Definition und Bedeutung von „sign“ im Englischen

Sign

SUBSTANTIV

Zeichen

a symbol or letters used in math, music, or other subjects to show an instruction, idea, etc.

Beispiele

Musical notation uses signs such as sharps ( ♯ ) and flats ( ♭ ) to indicate alterations in pitch.

Die musikalische Notation verwendet Zeichen wie Kreuze (♯) und Be (♭), um Veränderungen der Tonhöhe anzuzeigen.

an objective or observable indication of a disorder, disease, or medical condition

Beispiele

Persistent cough is a sign of respiratory illness.

a perceptible indication or clue of something not immediately obvious

Beispiele

The footprints in the sand were a sign someone had passed by.

Schild, Zeichen

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

Beispiele

She saw a sign advertising the sale on the storefront.

Sie sah ein Schild, das den Verkauf an der Ladenfront bewarb.

any nonverbal gesture, motion, or action used to communicate meaning

Beispiele

He used a hand sign to signal the start.

a physical structure, typically a board, used for posting advertisements or notices

Beispiele

The store 's sign caught the attention of passersby.

one of the twelve divisions of the zodiac, each associated with specific dates and characteristics

Beispiele

Her birth sign is Virgo.

a gesture or symbol that is part of a system of communication in sign language

Beispiele

He practiced the signs with his deaf friend.

the property of an object, particle, or quantity indicating its polarity, such as positive or negative electric charge

Beispiele

Measuring the sign of a particle is essential in experiments.

a fundamental unit of language linking a signifier to what it signifies

Beispiele

Written symbols function as linguistic signs.

Zeichen

the property of a number indicating whether it is positive or negative, excluding zero

Beispiele

The equation includes terms of differing signs.

to sign

VERB

unterschreiben

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Transitive: to sign a document

Beispiele

The author excitedly signed copies of the newly published book at the book signing event.

Der Autor signierte begeistert Exemplare des neu veröffentlichten Buches bei der Buchsignierveranstaltung.

1.1

unterschreiben

to agree to the terms of a contract by putting one's signature to it

Transitive: to sign a contract

Beispiele

The artist was excited to sign the publishing contract for her upcoming book.

Die Künstlerin freute sich darauf, den Verlagsvertrag für ihr kommendes Buch zu unterschreiben.

1.2

unterzeichnen, verpflichten

to formally secure the services of an individual by entering into a contractual agreement with them

Transitive: to sign sb

Beispiele

The movie studio signed a famous actor to star in their highly anticipated blockbuster film.

Das Filmstudio verpflichtete einen berühmten Schauspieler für die Hauptrolle in ihrem hoch erwarteten Blockbuster-Film.

gebärden, Gebärdensprache verwenden

to use sign language for communication

Transitive: to sign words

Intransitive

Beispiele

The instructor signed instructions to the students during the silent meditation session.

Der Ausbilder unterzeichnete Anweisungen an die Schüler während der stillen Meditationssitzung.

unterschreiben, Zeichen geben

to use hand movements, facial expressions, or body language to communicate messages

Intransitive: to sign to sb

Beispiele

As the music blared at the concert, Mark signed to his friend, asking if she wanted to move closer to the stage.

Als die Musik auf dem Konzert dröhnte, winkte Mark seinem Freund zu und fragte, ob sie näher an die Bühne gehen wollte.

bezeichnen, segnen

to make the sign of the cross as a symbol of blessing or protection

Transitive: to sign sb/sth

Beispiele

The priest signed the forehead of the penitent with the cross, absolving them of their sins and granting them forgiveness.

Der Priester zeichnete die Stirn des Büßers mit dem Kreuz, sprach sie von ihren Sünden los und gewährte ihnen Vergebung.

kennzeichnen, ausweisen

to use markers or signposts to show the way or provide information about a location

Transitive: to sign a place or road

Beispiele

The highway was signed with mile markers, helping drivers track their progress along the route.

Die Autobahn war mit Meilensteinen ausgeschildert, was den Fahrern half, ihren Fortschritt entlang der Route zu verfolgen.

sign

ADJEKTIV

relating to the system of communication used by deaf people, typically involving gestures and visual symbols

Beispiele

He studied sign communication to better interact with the deaf community.

Lexikalischer Baum

ensign

signage

signal

sign

Nahegelegene Wörter

sign language linguistics

sign off

sign on

Definition und Bedeutung von „sign“ im Englischen

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