blinker

Meanings

• Verb

  Blinker er et ord, der betyder at blinke lysen på et bil. (A blinker is a word meaning to blink the headlights on a car)

  - "Hvis du vil gøre en venlig signal, skal du trykke på blinkeret. (To make a friendly signal, press the blinker)"
  - "Jeg skal trykke på blinkeret, da jeg nærmer mig den røde signallys. (I will press the blinker when I approach the red traffic light)"

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Synonyms

blinder , winker , directional , directional signal , indicator , trafficator , turn indicator , turn signal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blinker
inker , linker , thinker

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Variants

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blinker , blinkers , blinkered , blinkering , blink , blinks , in the blink of an eye , on the blink

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Etymology

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The word 'blinker' comes from the Old English word 'blincan', which means 'to wink' or 'to blink'. It was later adopted in the automotive industry to refer to the turn signal lights on a vehicle.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first turn signals were actually manual, requiring the driver to physically flip a lever to signal a turn?

2. The use of turn signals is credited with reducing the number of traffic accidents by up to 22%.

3. In some countries, it is illegal to drive without functioning turn signals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Turn signal: A turn signal is a device on a vehicle that signals the driver's intention to other drivers, using flashing lights.

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Culture

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In Danish culture, the use of the blinker is considered an important safety feature when driving. It is customary to signal your intentions to other drivers well in advance, to avoid accidents and improve traffic flow.

How to Memorize "blinker"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the light blinking on and off on the side of the car when you press the blinker.
   - Imagine yourself driving and signaling a turn to other drivers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blinker' with the sound of the turn signal clicking when you press it.
   - Think of the color red when you think of the word 'blinker', as it is often associated with traffic signals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Blinker, blink, blink, turn' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a mental image of a car with its turn signal on, to help remember the meaning.

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