sense of direction

• Die Fähigkeit, sich ohne Karte oder GPS in einer Umgebung zurechtzufinden; im übertragenen Sinn auch ein klares Verständnis von Zielen oder vom eigenen Lebensweg.

The ability to know or find one's way without relying on maps or GPS; also used figuratively to describe a clear understanding of goals or purpose.

1. Ability to navigateB1formal

   The natural ability to know where you are and how to get to a place without using maps or GPS.

   Orientierungssinn

   • She has an excellent sense of direction and never gets lost.
   • His sense of direction is so bad that he gets lost in his own neighborhood.
   • I rely on my sense of direction when hiking in the woods.

2. Figurative: Clarity of purposeB2formal

   A clear understanding of what one wants to achieve in life or in a particular situation.

   Klares Ziel vor Augen

   • After the meeting, the team finally had a sense of direction for the project.
   • He lacks a sense of direction in his career.
   • The new manager brought a strong sense of direction to the company.