A1 Collocation Neutral

道を教える

michi o oshieru

Show the way

Bedeutung

To provide directions to a location.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Giving directions is a social duty. People often use 'sumimasen' to initiate the interaction. Directions are often given with cardinal directions (North/South), whereas Japanese often use landmarks. Directions are often given with high hospitality, sometimes involving tea or coffee.

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Use Landmarks

When giving directions in Japan, always mention landmarks like convenience stores or traffic lights.

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Politeness Matters

Always use 'sumimasen' before asking for directions to be polite.

Bedeutung

To provide directions to a location.

🎯

Use Landmarks

When giving directions in Japan, always mention landmarks like convenience stores or traffic lights.

💬

Politeness Matters

Always use 'sumimasen' before asking for directions to be polite.

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Fill in the correct verb.

迷っている人に、親切に道を____。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 教えた

The verb for giving directions is '教える'.

Which is the most polite way to ask?

駅への道を...

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 教えてください。

Adding 'ください' is the standard polite form.

Match the phrase to its meaning.

道を教える

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To show the way

It is the standard collocation for navigation.

Complete the response.

A: すみません、郵便局はどこですか? B: ____。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: はい、道を教えます。

This is the most natural way to offer help.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

迷っている人に、親切に道を____。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 教えた

The verb for giving directions is '教える'.

Which is the most polite way to ask? Choose A1

駅への道を...

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 教えてください。

Adding 'ください' is the standard polite form.

Match the phrase to its meaning. Match A1

Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: To show the way

It is the standard collocation for navigation.

Complete the response. dialogue_completion A2

A: すみません、郵便局はどこですか? B: ____。

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: はい、道を教えます。

This is the most natural way to offer help.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

6 Fragen

Yes, '英語を教える' is correct. The verb is versatile.

No, it can be used for driving or cycling too.

You can say 'すみません、わかりません' (I'm sorry, I don't know).

Kanji is standard in writing, but hiragana is fine for beginners.

Pointing with one finger is sometimes considered rude; use your whole hand.

Yes, it is perfectly fine in professional emails.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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道案内をする

synonym

To guide someone

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道に迷う

contrast

To get lost

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道順

builds on

Route/Order of roads

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