English–German

“direction” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeˈʒiː/

Example

Die Regie des Films war hervorragend.

The film's direction was excellent.

Illustration for Regie (direction)

How to say “direction” in German

“Direction” in German is Regie.

A director's overall plan links acting, visual choices, transitions, and pace into a coherent staged or filmed work.

Full entry for Regie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Regie

Der Chor trat unter der Regie von Schmidt auf.

The choir performed under Schmidt's direction.

Tips for using Regie

  • German uses Regie for the directing function or responsibility, while Regisseur and Regisseurin denote the male and female people who perform it.

Other German words for “direction”

Das Projekt steht unter der Leitung der Abteilung.

The project is under the direction of the department.

Geh in die Richtung des Bahnhofs.

Go toward the station.

Das Unternehmen änderte seine Orientierung.

The company changed its direction.

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