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How do you say "left" in German?
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In German, "left" is links.
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Pronunciation
Say links. The i sounds like English in, and the final s is pronounced clearly.
Grammar notes
Links is an adverb meaning to the left. It can also be used as an adjective or noun.
Example sentence
Biege links ab.
Turn left.
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How to remember links
Links is often paired with rechts (right). The two directions together help you remember.
Related words
- backwards rückwärts
- behind hinten
- below unten
- east osten
- forwards vorwärts
- in front vor
- inside innen
- next to neben
- south-east südosten
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Questions about links
How do you say "left" in German?
In German, "left" is links. It is a noun.
How is links written in German?
links is written using the standard German script.
How is links used in a sentence?
Use links as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Biege links ab. (Turn left.).
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