die Abzweigung
Translation
junction, turn-off, fork, branch
Examples
An der nächsten Abzweigung müssen wir links abbiegen.
At the next junction, we have to turn left.
Nehmen Sie die erste Abzweigung rechts.
Take the first turn on the right.
Grammar Patterns
an der Abzweigung at the junction At the next junction, we turn right.
die Abzweigung nehmen to take the turn-off Take the second exit at the traffic circle.
Similar Words
Kreuzung (crossroads), Gabelung (fork), Abbiegung (turn)
Etymology
From the verb 'abzweigen' (to branch off). It's composed of 'ab-' (off), 'Zweig' (branch), and the noun suffix '-ung'. Literally, a 'branching off'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tree 'Zweig' (branch) that goes 'ab' (off) from the main trunk. This is a junction or turn-off on a road.