Nach links abbiegen
Left turn
Language note: The word 'abbiegen' is similar to 'bend'; imagine bending to take a turn.
Culture note: In Germany, always signal your intention before making a turn. It's a regulated requirement.
Context: The tourist needs guidance on how to get to a famous park.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Nach
[nahkh]
After
Indicates a direction following motion or change.
Gehen Sie nach Hause.
Go home.
links
[linx]
left
Indicates the direction to the left side.
Biegen Sie an der Ampel links ab.
Turn left at the traffic light.
abbiegen
[AH-bee-gen]
to turn
Indicates the action of changing direction while moving.
Wir müssen hier abbiegen.
We need to turn here.
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