Die Anleitung
Example: Die Anleitung erklärt, wie man das Gerät benutzt.
Definition
"Anleitung" refers to an instruction or set of directions that explain how to perform a task or use a device. It provides clear guidance to help users understand the correct procedure, as in the phrase: 'Die Anleitung erklärt, wie man das Gerät benutzt.'
Etymology
The word "Anleitung" comes from the German prefix 'an-' meaning 'to' or 'towards' and 'Leitung' meaning 'guidance' or 'leading.' Together, it literally means 'leading towards' something, which perfectly fits the idea of guiding someone through instructions.
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"Die Anleitung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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