When to use traffic light in Korean

Korean: 신호등[ sin-ho-deung ]

traffic light
traffic light

When to use it

A traffic light (신호등) is the light on the street that tells cars and people when to stop or go. It usually has red, yellow, and green lights. We use this word when talking about crossing the road, driving, or waiting at an intersection.

Example sentences

  1. 집 앞 신호등이 빨간불이에요.

    The traffic light in front of my house is red.

  2. 학교 앞 신호등에서 기다려요.

    I wait at the traffic light in front of the school.

  3. 신호등이 초록불이면 길을 건너요.

    If the traffic light is green, I cross the street.

  4. 엄마, 신호등 바뀌었어요.

    Mom, the traffic light changed.

  5. 마트 가는 길에 신호등이 많아요.

    There are many traffic lights on the way to the mart.

  6. 여행 중에 큰 신호등을 봤어요.

    I saw a big traffic light during the trip.

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