noun

die Richtung, -en

smjer

Es beschreibt, wohin etwas zeigt oder wohin man sich bewegt.

The German word "Richtung" is a feminine noun meaning "direction" or "way". It comes from the verb "richten" which means "to direct", "to align", or "to aim".

Similar words:

  • Weg — way, path
  • Fahrt — journey, drive
  • Ort — place, location
  • Marschrute — route

Differences:

  • Richtung focuses on the orientation or general course towards something.
  • Weg refers more to a physical path or means to get somewhere.
  • Ort refers to a specific place, not the direction.
  • Marschrute is a designated route, often planned and mapped out.

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Examples

In welche Richtung fährt der Bus?noun

U kojem smjeru vozi autobus?

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