The Directions in German
In der deutschen Sprache gibt es viele Richtungsangaben, die dir helfen, dich zu orientieren. Es ist wichtig, diese Begriffe zu lernen, um sich in der Stadt oder auf Reisen zurechtzufinden. Eine gute Möglichkeit, sie zu merken, ist, sie mit realen Orten oder Situationen zu verbinden.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the directions in a real German conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | German | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| left | links | links | |
| right | rechts | rekhts | |
| straight | geradeaus | geh-rah-dah-oos | |
| up | oben | oh-ben | |
| down | unten | oon-ten | |
| north | nord | nord | |
| south | süd | zued | |
| east | ost | ost | |
| west | west | vest | |
| near | nahe | nah-eh | |
| far | fern | fern |
Practice speaking German
Hold the medallion, speak, and get corrected in real time. Two free conversations to start.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say the directions in German?
In German, the directions are: links, rechts, geradeaus, oben, unten, nord, süd, ost, west, nahe, fern. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the directions in German?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.