die Himmelsrichtung
Translation
cardinal direction, point of the compass
Examples
Norden ist eine der vier Himmelsrichtungen.
North is one of the four cardinal directions.
Der Kompass zeigt die Himmelsrichtungen an.
The compass shows the cardinal directions.
Grammar Patterns
Noun cardinal direction North is one of the four cardinal directions.
Similar Words
Kompassrichtung (compass direction)
Etymology
Composed of 'Himmel' (sky) and 'Richtung' (direction). Literally 'sky direction'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'directions' you can determine by looking at the 'sky' (sun, stars).