Direction vs Path

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Direction

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Path

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun
 DirectionPath
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pɑːθ/","/pɑːðz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pæθ/","/pæðz/"]/
BedeutungA way to go or where to go.A way or track for walking or traveling.
BeispielCan you give me the direction to the nearest gas station?The path through the forest is very narrow.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B1
Wortartnounnoun
Kollokationensame, different, opposing, take, change, reverse, from a/​the direction, in a/​the direction, the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel, clear, good, precise, ask, ask for, give somebody, direction for, direction to, new, right, wrong, take, change, shift, a change of direction, a shift in direction, a step in… direction, same, different, opposing, take, change, reverse, from a/​the direction, in a/​the direction, the direction of flow, the direction of movement, the direction of travel, clear, be lacking in, lack, a sense of direction, clear, strategic, spiritual, give somebody, provide (somebody with), under somebody’s direction, direction from, clear, good, precise, ask, ask for, give somebody, direction for, direction tolong, narrow, steep, follow, take, go along, go, run, descend, along a/​the path, down a/​the path, up a/​the path, off the beaten path, well-trodden, well-worn, clear, choose, find, follow, on a/​the path, path of, path to, cross paths (with somebody), obstacles in somebody/​something’s path, correct, right, flight, steer, trace, block, across something’s path, in something’s path, into something’s path, everything in somebody’s/​something’s path
Antonymeconfusion, disorientation, aimlessnessroad, obstacle
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'directional', which means relating to direction., Using 'direction' in place of 'instructions' when giving detailed steps., Mispronouncing the word, emphasizing the wrong syllable.Confusing 'path' with 'way' — they have different usages., Using 'path' to describe a journey that is not literal., Incorrectly spelling 'path' as 'paf'
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'direction' when talking about where something is or when instructing someone to go somewhere. It's suitable in everyday conversation and written instructions but might be too vague in technical contexts that require specific terms.Use 'path' to describe physical trails or routes. Avoid using in highly technical contexts where 'route' might be more appropriate.

Häufige Fragen: Direction vs Path

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Direction und Path?

Direction: A way to go or where to go. Path: A way or track for walking or traveling.

Sind Direction und Path auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Direction: A2, Path: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kann ich Direction und Path austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Direction und Path sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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