Meaning
Giving a direction to turn left at the first available street or path.
Cultural Background
In grid-based cities, this is the most common way to give directions. Often used with 'turning' instead of just 'left'. Directions often rely on landmarks rather than street names. Very direct and precise, often used with formal 'Sie'.
Be specific
Always mention a landmark if possible to be extra helpful.
Meaning
Giving a direction to turn left at the first available street or path.
Be specific
Always mention a landmark if possible to be extra helpful.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
To find the hotel, ____ the first left.
The idiomatic verb for navigation is 'take'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesTo find the hotel, ____ the first left.
The idiomatic verb for navigation is 'take'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it works for walking and driving.
Related Phrases
Take the next left
similarTurn left at the following intersection.
Make a left
synonymTurn left.
