traffic light vs sign in Korean

신호등vs표지판

traffic light

신호등traffic light

신호등 means the traffic light at a road crossing. You use this word when talking about red, yellow, and green lights for cars or people. It is a common word when walking, driving, or giving directions.

When to use traffic light
sign

표지판sign

표지판 means a sign you see on roads, in stations, or in other public places. It helps people know where to go, what to do, or what to be careful about. You can use it for traffic signs, direction signs, and warning signs.

When to use sign

How they differ

traffic light (신호등) and sign (표지판) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “traffic light” when 신호등 means the traffic light at a road crossing. You use this word when talking about red, yellow, and green lights for cars or people. It… Use “sign” when 표지판 means a sign you see on roads, in stations, or in other public places. It helps people know where to go, what to do, or what to be ca…