change of direction
der Richtungswechsel, die Richtungswechsel
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change of direction
A change in the direction in which a person, vehicle, or other moving body is traveling.
Der Fahrer kündigte den Richtungswechsel an und bog nach links ab.
The driver signaled the change of direction and turned left.
change of direction
A fundamental change in political, economic, or strategic orientation.
Die neue Regierung vollzog einen deutlichen Richtungswechsel in der Klimapolitik.
The new government made a clear change of direction in climate policy.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Richtungswechsel |
| genitive | des Richtungswechsels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Richtungswechsel | die Richtungswechsel |
| accusative | den Richtungswechsel | die Richtungswechsel |
| dative | dem Richtungswechsel | den Richtungswechseln |
| genitive | des Richtungswechsels | der Richtungswechsel |
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'Richtungswechsel' (change of direction) is made up of 'Richtung' (direction) and 'Wechsel' (change). It literally means a change of direction; this structure also helps you understand its figurative political and strategic meaning.
Ein plötzlicher Richtungswechsel überraschte die Wanderer.
A sudden change of direction surprised the hikers.
When referring to movement, 'Richtungswechsel' (change of direction) is often used with verbs such as 'ankündigen' (to signal or announce), 'einleiten' (to initiate), or 'vollziehen' (to carry out). The new direction is often specified as well.
Der Radfahrer zeigte seinen Richtungswechsel rechtzeitig an.
The cyclist signaled his change of direction in good time.
In political, economic, and strategic texts, 'Richtungswechsel' (change of direction) usually indicates a new orientation in policies, actions, or goals. Words such as 'Regierung' (government), 'Politik' (politics or policy), 'Strategie' (strategy), or 'Kurs' (course) often signal this meaning.
Der Richtungswechsel der Regierung sorgte in der Wirtschaft für Unsicherheit.
The government's change of direction caused uncertainty in the business community.
