der Leitfaden
Translation
guideline, manual, common thread, guide
Examples
Dieser Leitfaden hilft bei der Installation.
This guide helps with the installation.
Der rote Faden ist der Leitfaden der Geschichte.
The red thread is the common thread of the story.
Grammar Patterns
der Leitfaden für et4 the guideline for sth. This guideline is for beginners.
ein Leitfaden zu et3 a guide to sth. Here is a guide to German grammar.
Similar Words
die Richtlinie (guideline), das Handbuch (manual), die Anleitung (instruction)
Etymology
From 'leiten' (to lead) + 'Faden' (thread). Literally a 'leading thread'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a thread guiding you through a complex process, like the table of contents in a manual.