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Richtung

direction

noun RIKH-tung Common
Travel & Places Directions

Usage Note

Richtung is direction, from the verb richten ('to aim, direct'). It is often used without a preposition before a place: Richtung Norden ('towards the north'), der Zug Richtung Berlin ('the train towards Berlin').

Examples

"Wir fahren in Richtung Süden."

Natural Translation

We're driving towards the south.

Literal Translation

We drive in direction south.

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