NOUN

Richtung/ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/direction; course; trend

Richtung is a German noun that means direction, course, or trend. It is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Richtungen".

Definitions

1.the line or path along which something moves or faces(location or orientation)

a.the way toward which someone or something moves

In welche Richtung fährt der Zug?In which direction does the train go?

b.the orientation of an object or person

Die Richtung des Windes hat sich geändert.The direction of the wind has changed.

2.a tendency or course of development(development or tendency)

a.the course a situation is taking

Die Diskussion nimmt eine neue Richtung.The discussion is taking a new direction.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Richtungdie Richtungen
Genitiveder Richtungder Richtungen
Dativeder Richtungden Richtungen
Accusativedie Richtungdie Richtungen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Richtung" mean in English?
"Richtung" means direction, course, or trend. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Richtung"?
"Richtung" is pronounced /ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Richtung" der, die, or das?
"Richtung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Richtung"?
The plural of "Richtung" is "Richtungen".
What part of speech is "Richtung"?
"Richtung" is a noun in German.

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