Nervous about getting lost when traveling somewhere new? Knowing how to ask for directions will ensure that you reach your destination. Or maybe you want to help a lost traveler in your city? If you know how to give directions then you might just rescue someone's day.
Here we'll introduce you to phrases that you can use in order to both ask for and give directions. Just have a look at the tables below and start mastering this important skill!
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Here we'll introduce you to phrases that you can use in order to both ask for and give directions. Just have a look at the tables below and start mastering this important skill!
Asking for Directions
Worried about losing your way while out in the city or traveling the countryside? Don't worry! The phrases we've collected for you below will help you stay on track and ask for any directions you may need.German | English |
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Could you tell me how to get to the movie theater? | |
How do I find the city center? | |
Do you know how to get to city hall? | |
How do I get to the city park? | |
Can you tell me how to get to the market square? | |
Could you show me the way to the nearest bank? | |
What's the best way to get to the post office from here? | |
Where's the nearest supermarket? | |
Could you direct me to the university? | |
How far is it to Alexander Street? |
Giving Directions
Looking to help someone find out how to get somewhere? The following phrases and examples will show you how to give directions. Take a look!German | English |
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Turn left onto Oak Street and then walk down to the end of the street. | |
Go down this street and then turn right. | |
The hotel isn't far from the city park. | |
If you turn right at the intersection then you'll see the library on your right. | |
Town hall is on the corner of Market Street. | |
The restaurant is right next to the old firehouse. | |
Turn left at the light and then walk about another 300 feet. | |
The bank is behind city hall. | |
Cross this street, then turn left and walk about a block. | |
If you take the subway for two stations then you'll be on Willow Street. |
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Entschuldigung? Ich versuche das Restaurant Krone zu finden. Wissen Sie wo es ist?en
Ja, weiß ich. Es ist direkt um die Ecke. Biegen Sie links ab, dann gehen Sie geradeaus und noch einmal links.en
Könnten Sie das wiederholen und ein bisschen langsamer sprechen? Mein Deutsch ist nicht so gut.en