die Himmelsrichtung
Translation
cardinal direction, point of the compass
Examples
Norden ist eine Himmelsrichtung.
North is a cardinal direction.
Die vier Himmelsrichtungen sind Nord, Süd, Ost und West.
The four cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west.
Grammar Patterns
in a cardinal direction The bird is flying in a new cardinal direction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Richtung (direction), Kurs (course)
Etymology
From 'Himmels' (of the sky/heaven) + 'Richtung' (direction). A direction determined by the sky (sun, stars).
Memory Tips
Think of finding your 'direction' (Richtung) by looking at the 'sky' (Himmel), like ancient navigators.