die Anweisung
Translation
instruction, order, directive, command
Examples
Bitte befolgen Sie die Anweisungen genau.
Please follow the instructions exactly.
Der Chef gab eine klare Anweisung.
The boss gave a clear instruction.
Ich warte auf eine Anweisung von der Zentrale.
I am waiting for an instruction from headquarters.
Grammar Patterns
to give an instruction eine Anweisung geben The teacher gives the students an instruction.
to follow instructions Anweisungen befolgen One must follow the doctor's instructions.
instruction on sth. Anweisung zu+3 I need an instruction on how to use the device.
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Etymology
From the verb 'anweisen' (to instruct). 'an-' (to, towards) + 'weisen' (to show, to point). Literally, 'pointing towards' a course of action.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'weisen' (pointing) you 'an' (towards) the correct way to do something. That's an 'Anweisung'.