Usage Note
Orientierungssinn is the innate ability to find one's way without maps or instruments. Einen guten Orientierungssinn haben (to have a good sense of direction). Used admiringly or as a self-deprecating excuse: mein Orientierungssinn lässt mich im Stich (my sense of direction lets me down).
Examples
"Ihr ausgezeichneter Orientierungssinn half ihr, sich im Labyrinth der Altstadt zurechtzufinden."
Natural Translation
Her excellent sense of direction helped her to find her way through the maze of the old town.
Literal Translation
Her excellent orientation-sense helped her, herself in the labyrinth of-the old-town to-find.
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