die Unterweisung
Translation
instruction, briefing, guidance, training
Examples
Die Mitarbeiter erhalten eine Unterweisung in Sicherheit.
The employees receive instruction in safety.
Die Unterweisung ist für alle neuen Angestellten Pflicht.
The instruction is mandatory for all new employees.
Grammar Patterns
to receive/give instruction ((in sth.)) eine Unterweisung in+4 erhalten/geben He received instruction in first aid.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anleitung, Schulung, Einweisung; Antonyms: Selbststudium (self-study)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'unterweisen' (to instruct), which is a combination of 'unter-' and 'weisen' (to show, to point). The '-ung' suffix nominalizes the verb.
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'weisen' (to show). An 'Unterweisung' is when someone 'shows' you what to do.