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direction in German

direction in German is Richtung, Kurs, Anweisung — direction means the line or path along which something moves or faces.

direction in German

Richtung
noun
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Kurs
noun
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Anweisung
noun
Guidance, instruction.
Führung
noun
Guidance, instruction.
Hinweis
noun
Guidance, instruction.
Regie
noun
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
Führung
noun
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.

What does "direction" mean?

  1. noun The line or path along which something moves or faces.
    "The signpost pointed in the opposite direction from the village."
  2. noun Guidance or instruction about what to do.
    "Without clear direction from the manager, the team wasted a whole week."
  3. noun The overall course a project, career, or plan is heading in.
    "After years of doubt, he finally found a new direction in life."
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direction in a sentence

  • The signpost pointed in the opposite direction from the village.
  • The car sped off in the direction of the coast.
  • Without clear direction from the manager, the team wasted a whole week.
  • The students worked under the direction of an experienced teacher.

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What is "direction" in German?
"direction" in German is Richtung, Kurs, Anweisung. direction means: The line or path along which something moves or faces.
How do you use "direction" in a sentence?
Example: "The signpost pointed in the opposite direction from the village." In German, "direction" is Richtung, Kurs, Anweisung.
Are there other ways to say "direction" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "direction": Richtung, Kurs, Anweisung, Führung, Hinweis, Regie.
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