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Directions on the street in German

You're lost in a German town and you ask a passer-by (Thomas) how to get somewhere. Listen to him, then choose how to reply — tap an answer to hear its pronunciation and see its translation, then confirm. What you pick changes what he says. Open “Vocabulary” for the words (or “Explore the scene”) and tap “🗣️ On the street” for the real language.

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Directions on the street — German

What you'll learn here

Key words

geradeaus ghe-ra-de-AUS
straight ahead
“geradeaus” = straight ahead; the key word of any directions. You often hear “immer geradeaus” = keep straight on. It pairs with “links” (left) and “rechts” (right).
die Ampel di AM-păl
the traffic light
“An der Ampel links/rechts” = left/right at the traffic light — a very common landmark. Note: Germans wait at a red light even with no cars; crossing on red (“bei Rot”) is frowned upon, especially near children.
die Kreuzung di KROY-țung
the intersection
“die Kreuzung” = the intersection (of streets). “die zweite Straße rechts” = the second street on the right — Germans count streets precisely. “die Kreuzung überqueren” = to cross the intersection.
die U-Bahn-Station di U-ban-șta-țion
the metro station
“U-Bahn” = metro (underground), “S-Bahn” = city/suburban train, marked with a blue “U” and a green “S”. Look for the big “U” sign. “die nächste” = the nearest. Ticket from a machine (“Fahrkartenautomat”) — and validate it!
die Ecke di E-ke
the corner
“um die Ecke” = around the corner; “gleich um die Ecke” = just around the corner, very close. “an der Ecke” = on the corner (of a street). A very common phrase when something is nearby.

How locals really say it

Not the textbook version — the real language you hear in German.

“Ja? Wie kann ich helfen?” — Yes? How can I help?
“Verlaufen? Was suchen Sie?” — Lost your way? What are you looking for?
“Wo wollen Sie hin?” — Where do you want to go?
“Zum Bahnhof, zum Museum, aber zur U-Bahn, zur Post.” — Zum Bahnhof, zum Museum, but zur U-Bahn, zur Post.

Dialogue (excerpt)

A taste of the conversation — play the rest in the app.

Thomas
Ja, bitte? Kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Yes? Can I help you?
Thomas
Sie sehen etwas verloren aus — was suchen Sie denn?
You look a bit lost — what are you looking for?
You
Entschuldigung, ich habe mich verlaufen.
Excuse me, I've got lost.
Thomas
Also, wohin möchten Sie denn?
So, where would you like to go?
You
Wie komme ich zum Bahnhof?
How do I get to the train station?
Thomas
„Zum” für maskulin und neutrum, „zur” für feminin — zum Bahnhof, zur U-Bahn.
“Zum” for masculine/neuter, “zur” for feminine — zum Bahnhof, zur U-Bahn.

…continues in the app →

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