German word

links

Pronunciation

IPA/lɪŋks/

Meaning

  • adverbto the left

Example

Das Café ist links neben dem Kino.

The café is on the left, next to the cinema.

Illustration for links (to the left)

More examples

Biege hier nach links ab.

Turn left here.

Core concept

A fixed position on the left side of a reference point.

Common phrases

  • links neben

    to the left of

  • nach links abbiegen

    turn left

  • ganz links

    far left

Similar words

nach links: Indicates movement in a leftward direction.
links neben: Immediately beside something on its left side.
links von: Positioned on the left side of a specified object.
auf der linken Seite: Situated on the left side of a location or space.

Definition in German

nach der linken Seite hin; an der linken Seite gelegen

Word origin

The adverb links comes from Old High German linc and Middle High German linke, an inherited Germanic form associated with being bent or inclined.

Usage tips

  • Links describes a location, while nach links describes movement toward the left.

Opposites

Related words

  • Linkshänderleft-handernoun
  • linkshändigleft-handedadjective
  • Linksverkehrleft-hand trafficnoun

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