links abbiegen
The German phrase for "turn left" is links abbiegen.
The phrase is used to indicate a change in direction by moving toward the left side.
How does it change in a sentence?
When giving a polite command such as biegen Sie links ab, the verb is separable, meaning the prefix ab moves to the end of the sentence.
Did you know?
- The word links shares a root with the English word 'left' in the sense that both were historically associated with clumsiness or being 'sinister'.
- In German, the verb biegen can also mean 'to bend', so links abbiegen literally implies 'bending off to the left'.
- In German political discourse, links is used to describe the political left, mirroring the English usage but often carrying stronger associations with specific historical movements in Germany.
Examples in context
- An der Ecke links abbiegen!Turn left at that corner.This sentence shows how to use links abbiegen when referring to a corner.Tatoeba #13174705 by Waldelfe, translation #13140029 by CK
- An der Ampel links abbiegen.When you come to the traffic lights, turn left.This sentence shows how to use links abbiegen when referring to traffic lights.Tatoeba #10534917 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10534830 by sundown
- An der Kreuzung links abbiegen.At the crossroads, turn left.This sentence shows how to use links abbiegen when referring to a crossroads.Tatoeba #10662422 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3259000 by sundown
- Bitte biegen Sie an der nächsten Kreuzung links abPlease turn left at the next intersection
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Example conversation
Hannah is giving Felix directions while he is driving.
- HannahDu musst jetzt links abbiegen.You have to turn left now.
- FelixHier an dieser Straße?Here at this street?
- HannahJa, bitte sofort links abbiegen.Yes, please turn left immediately.
- FelixAlles klar, ich mache es.All right, I'm doing it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
