Directions in German
"Directions" is a German lesson for A1 level. Asking for directions, places in town. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Directions"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
links Gehen Sie links. | /LINKS/ | left Go left. |
rechts Biegen Sie rechts ab. | /REKHTS/ | right Turn right. |
geradeaus Gehen Sie geradeaus. | /geh-RAH-deh-ows/ | straight ahead Go straight ahead. |
die Straße Die Straße ist lang. | /dee SHTRAH-seh/ | street The train station is nearby. |
der Bahnhof Wo ist der Bahnhof? | /dair BAHN-hohf/ | train station The airport is far away. |
die Haltestelle Die Haltestelle ist dort. | /dee HAL-teh-shtel-leh/ | bus stop Where is the pharmacy? |
das Krankenhaus Das Krankenhaus ist nah. | /dahs KRAN-ken-hows/ | hospital Is there a supermarket here? |
die Schule Die Schule ist groß. | /dee SHOO-leh/ | school Where is the train station? |
der Supermarkt Der Supermarkt ist in der Nähe. | /dair ZOO-per-markt/ | supermarket The bus stop is right there. |
die Apotheke Die Apotheke ist geöffnet. | /dee ah-poh-TAY-keh/ | pharmacy The hotel is at the corner. |
weit Ist es weit? | /VYTE/ | far The museum is in the city center. |
nah Das Restaurant ist nah. | /NAH/ | near/close The park is very beautiful. |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Directions" in German?
Key words for "Directions": links, rechts, geradeaus. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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