der Wegweiser
Translation
signpost, guidepost, guide
Examples
Der Wegweiser zeigt nach links.
The signpost points to the left.
Folgen Sie dem Wegweiser zum Bahnhof.
Follow the signpost to the train station.
Sein Buch war ein Wegweiser für viele.
His book was a guide for many people.
Grammar Patterns
a signpost to [place] (ein Wegweiser nach [Ort]) That is the signpost to Berlin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schild (sign), Hinweisschild (notice sign), Leitfaden (guideline)
Etymology
From 'Weg' (way, path) + 'Weiser' (pointer, from the verb 'weisen' - to point). Literally a 'way-pointer'.
Memory Tips
A 'weiser' (pointer) shows you the 'Weg' (way). It sounds a bit like 'wiser', as in a wiser person guiding you.