Direction vs Path vs Route

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Direction

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun

Path

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1noun

Route

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
 DirectionPathRoute
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrekʃn//daɪˈrekʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pɑːθ/","/pɑːðz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pæθ/","/pæðz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ruːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ruːt//raʊt/"]/
BedeutungA way to go or where to go.A way or track for walking or traveling.A way or path to get somewhere.
BeispielCan you give me the direction to the nearest gas station?The path through the forest is very narrow.The fastest route to the city center is through the main highway.
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2B1A2
Wortartnounnounnoun
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 pathfast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route, fast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route
Antonymeconfusion, disorientation, aimlessnessroad, obstacledetour, impasse
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'Confused with 'root' which refers to a part of a plant., 'Routing' is not commonly used in casual speech, though correct in technical context.
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.Use 'route' when discussing directions, paths, or methods for achieving something. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Häufige Fragen: Direction vs Path vs Route

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Direction, Path und Route?

Direction: A way to go or where to go. Path: A way or track for walking or traveling. Route: A way or path to get somewhere.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Direction, Path und Route?

Path ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Direction, Path und Route auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

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

Welche Wortart sind Direction, Path und Route?

Direction: noun, Path: noun, Route: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Direction: Can you give me the direction to the nearest gas station? Path: The path through the forest is very narrow. Route: The fastest route to the city center is through the main highway.

Kann ich Direction, Path und Route austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Direction, Path und Route 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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