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In German directions, what does 'links' mean?

Links means left.

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  1. right
  2. straight ahead
  3. left ✔

Why: Links means left and rechts means right. A handy example: 'An der nächsten Ampel links abbiegen' means turn left at the next traffic light.

Huh, didn't know that: 'Links' can also mean 'inside out' when talking about clothes.

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Answer: left. Links means left and rechts means right. A handy example: 'An der nächsten Ampel links abbiegen' means turn left at the next traffic light.

  1. Wiktionary: links en.wiktionary.org/wiki/links
    An der nächsten Ampel links abbiegen. Turn left at the next traffic light.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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