German · Travel & Places
Links
Left
Beginneradverb
Definition
On the left side.
Example
Biegen Sie bei der Ampel links ab.
Turn left at the traffic light.
Etymology
'Links' comes from Middle High German 'linc', which derives from Old High German 'link', meaning 'left'. The usage has persisted with minimal alteration in meaning over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Links' is commonly used in both spoken and written German, primarily in directions or spatial contexts. It is informal and formal, understood universally across German-speaking areas.