German directions vocabulary A2 · Elementary
Ask for and give directions using links (links), rechts (right) and geradeaus (straight ahead). Prepositions like in, an and bei matter here.
This set has 20 words. Study them as a list or as flashcards in the app, and mark each word once you know it.
How to use these words
Use imperative forms with Sie for directions: Gehen Sie, Biegen Sie. Combine with the two-way prepositions for location.
Example sentences
- Gehen Sie hier geradeaus. – Go straight on here. (formal)
- Biegen Sie an der Ampel links ab. – Turn left at the traffic light.
- Der Bahnhof ist gegenüber dem Park. – The station is opposite the park.
Word list
- links – left
- rechts – right
- geradeaus – straight ahead
- die Kreuzung – crossing
- die Ampel – traffic light
- die Ecke – corner
- neben – next to
- hinter – behind
- vor – in front of
- zwischen – between
- gegenüber – opposite
- in der Nähe – nearby
- weit – far
- nah – near
- der Weg – way
- die Karte – map
- abbiegen – to turn
- überqueren – to cross
- folgen – to follow
- entlang – along