die Fahrtrichtung
Translation
direction of travel, direction
Examples
Wir fahren in die falsche Fahrtrichtung.
We are driving in the wrong direction.
Die Fahrtrichtung ist geradeaus.
The direction of travel is straight ahead.
Grammar Patterns
in Fahrtrichtung ((+Genitive)) in the direction of... to drive in the direction of Berlin
die Fahrtrichtung ändern to change direction The driver suddenly changed direction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Richtung; Antonyms: Gegenrichtung
Etymology
From 'Fahrt' (journey, drive) + 'Richtung' (direction). The 'direction of the drive'.
Memory Tips
It's a literal combination of 'drive' (Fahrt) and 'direction' (Richtung). Very straightforward.