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How to Say ‘A red light is blinking.’ in German

Ein rotes Licht blinkt.

ine ROH-tes likht blinkt

[ine ROH-tes likht blinkt]

Phrase Breakdown

Ein rotes

ine ROH-tes

A red

'Rotes' has the neuter ending '-es' because 'Licht' is neuter. Roll or soften the 'r' at the start.

Example

Ein rotes Auto steht da.

A red car is standing there.

Words in this phrase

Ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

rotes

[ROH-tes]

red

Adjective 'rot' with neuter ending -es.

Example

Sie hat ein rotes Auto.

She has a red car.

Licht blinkt.

likht blinkt

light is blinking

'Blinkt' means 'blinks' or 'is flashing'. Say the soft 'ch' in 'Licht', then go straight into 'blinkt'.

Example

Das Licht blinkt schon lange.

The light has been blinking for a long time.

Words in this phrase

Licht

[likht]

light

illumination used for filming, photography, or stage work

Example

Wir brauchen mehr Licht. Das Bild ist zu dunkel.

We need more light. The image is too dark.

blinkt

[blinkt]

blinks / flashes

From 'blinken', to flash on and off.

Example

Die Lampe blinkt grün.

The lamp flashes green.

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