When to use traffic light in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 신호등이 빨간불이라 기다려요.

   I wait because the traffic light is red.

2. 학교 앞 신호등에서 건너세요.

   Cross at the traffic light in front of the school.

3. 우리 집 앞에 신호등이 있어요.

   There is a traffic light in front of my house.

4. 편의점은 신호등 건너편에 있어요.

   The convenience store is across from the traffic light.