Vocabulary

Phrases

Grammar

German Directions

These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in German. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.

Excuse me! (to ask someone): Entschuldigen!
Can you show me?: Können Sie mir zeigen?
I'm lost: Ich bin verloren
I'm not from here: Ich bin nicht von hier
Can I help you?: Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Can you help me?: Können Sie mir helfen?
It's near here: Es ist hier in der Nähe
It's far from here: Es ist weit von hier
Go straight: Fahren Sie geradeaus
Turn left: links abbiegen
Turn right: rechts abbiegen
One moment please!: Einen Moment bitte!
Come with me!: Komm mit mir!
How can I get to the museum? : Wie kann ich zum Museum?
How long does it take to get there?: Wie lange dauert es, um dorthin zu gelangen?
Downtown (city center): Innenstadt

The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.

Near: nahe
Far: weit
Right: rechts
Left: links
Straight: gerade
There: dort
Here: hier
To walk: laufen
To drive: fahren
To turn: abbiegen
Traffic light: Ampel

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