die Anleitung
Translation
instruction, manual, guide, guidance
Examples
Bitte lesen Sie die Anleitung sorgfältig durch.
Please read the instructions carefully.
Ich brauche eine Anleitung für diesen Schrank.
I need a manual for this cupboard.
Er arbeitet unter meiner Anleitung.
He works under my guidance.
Grammar Patterns
an instruction/manual for sth. Here is a manual for the coffee machine.
Similar Words
die Anweisung (instruction), das Handbuch (manual), die Instruktion (instruction)
Etymology
From an- ('towards') + leiten ('to lead, guide') + -ung (noun suffix). Literally 'a leading towards', hence guidance or instruction.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' as 'on' and 'leiten' as 'to lead'. It's leading you on the right path, like a manual.