NOUN

dieRichtung/ˈʁɪçtʊŋ/direction; way; course

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

Definitions

1.way in which someone or something moves, faces, or is aimed(location, motion)

a.orientation of movement or view

Wir gehen in die gleiche Richtung.—We are going in the same direction.

2.way of thinking, developing, or proceeding(approach, tendency)

a.philosophical or artistic trend

In der Kunst gibt es verschiedene Richtungen.—There are different directions in art.

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, way, or course. 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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Make “Richtung” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.