directions

Wegbeschreibung

Angaben, die erklären, wie man zu einem Ort gelangt.

In einfachem Englisch: Instructions that tell you how to get to a place.

• We asked a passerby for directions.
• Her directions led us straight to the hotel.
• Can you give me directions to your house?

So benutzt man es: directions to somewhere (Could you give me directions to the station?)

Synonyme: route instructions

Häufige Wendungen: ask for directions, directions to somewhere, give someone directions

Richtungen

Die Seiten, in die Menschen oder Dinge sich bewegen, schauen oder zeigen.

In einfachem Englisch: The ways in which people or things move, face, or point.

• The two cars went in opposite directions.
• Look in both directions before crossing.
• The children ran off in different directions.

Häufige Wendungen: opposite directions, different directions, all directions

Anweisungen, Anleitung

Informationen darüber, wie man etwas tut oder irgendwohin gelangt.

In einfachem Englisch: Information telling you how to do something or get somewhere.

• Read the directions before you start.
• The packet has directions for cooking the rice.
• We followed the directions and reached the campsite before dark.

So benutzt man es: directions for doing something (The box includes directions for building the shelf.)

Synonyme: instructions, guidance

Häufige Wendungen: follow the directions, read the directions, directions for something