The idea
In this set, “der Wegweiser” (direction sign), “der Pfeil” (arrow), “die Abzweigung” (turn-off), “der Durchgang” (passage), “der Ausgang” (exit), “der Seiteneingang” (side entrance) are taught in one sense each. Learn each noun with its article and the meaning used in this task. The plural column shows a useful plural for that sense; a dash marks a mass noun, nominalized action or form without an ordinary count plural here. Some words have additional meanings outside this scene.
| German term | Plural in this use | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| der Wegweiser | die Wegweiser | direction sign |
| der Pfeil | die Pfeile | arrow |
| die Abzweigung | die Abzweigungen | turn-off |
| der Durchgang | die Durchgänge | passage |
| der Ausgang | die Ausgänge | exit |
| der Seiteneingang | die Seiteneingänge | side entrance |
Examples
- Der Wegweiser nennt beide Gebäudeteile getrennt.The sign names both parts of the building separately.
- Der Pfeil zeigt hinter der Ecke nach links.The arrow points left beyond the corner.
- Die Abzweigung kommt erst nach dem großen Schild.The turn-off comes only after the large sign.
- Dieser Durchgang führt zum hinteren Hof.This passage leads to the rear courtyard.
- Der Ausgang liegt auf derselben Ebene.The exit is on the same level.
- Am Seiteneingang hängt eine zusätzliche Beschriftung.There is an additional label at the side entrance.
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Watch out
Do not use “der Wegweiser” and “der Pfeil” as interchangeable labels: here they mean direction sign and arrow. Name the feature you actually mean, and use the examples to separate it from neighboring terms.
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Welcher Begriff bedeutet „direction sign“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
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der Wegweiser
der Wegweiser means direction sign in this set. Keep the article with the noun.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Pfeil“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
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die Pfeile
die Pfeile. This is the plural form listed for this sense; the plural article is die.
Write in German: The exit is on the same level.
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Der Ausgang liegt auf derselben Ebene.
Der Ausgang liegt auf derselben Ebene. — The exit is on the same level. This example places the word in a complete practical statement or question.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welcher Begriff bedeutet „direction sign“? Nenne auch den Artikel.
Welcher Plural ist für „der Pfeil“ angegeben? Erkläre gegebenenfalls den Strich.
Write in German: The exit is on the same level.
Der Ausgang liegt auf derselben Ebene.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one real situation with direction signs in three German sentences, using “der Wegweiser”, “der Pfeil” and “die Abzweigung” with their articles. Then use one of them in the plural (“die Wegweiser”).