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Richtungspfeil

directional arrow

noun RIKH-toonks-pfyl Rare
Travel & Places Directions

Usage Note

Richtungspfeil is the arrow painted on a road surface or shown on a sign to indicate which way to go. In road markings, Richtungspfeile on lanes tell drivers which direction they must take.

Examples

"Der Richtungspfeil auf dem Boden zeigt geradeaus zum Ausgang."

Natural Translation

The directional arrow on the floor points straight ahead to the exit.

Literal Translation

The direction-arrow on the floor shows straight-ahead to-the exit.

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