You know your way around Luxembourg — but could you ask for directions in Luxembourgish?
Sure, we’ve all got Google Maps. But sometimes, the map isn’t enough and you need using the language in real situations. That’s where the real learning begins.
Maybe it’s a small café hidden in a tiny street or a museum that’s hard to find. You keep walking, feeling more confused with every step. You want to ask for directions… but you hesitate. You don’t want to look like a tourist. You don’t want to feel awkward.
Sound familiar?
Asking for directions in Luxembourgish isn’t just about finding your way. It’s about communicating clearly, feeling confident, and reducing anxiety.
If you’ve ever avoided asking for help because of fear or self-doubt, this guide is for you.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- How to ask for directions naturally and confidently.
- Common phrases you might hear in response.
- How to clarify if you don’t understand.
- How to use the phrases in a dialogue to show how they fit naturally in conversation.
Natural, Polite Ways to Ask for Directions
The key to asking for directions in Luxembourgish is to keep it simple, polite, and clear.
You don’t need long, complicated questions. First let’s review how to ask politely in Luxembourgish: Excuse me. This is Entschëllegt – pronounce the final “t” to sound polite because Entschëlleg is the form you would use in an informal situation.
Here are some easy, natural phrases you can use:
- Entschëllegt, kënnt Dir mir soen, wéi ech op d’Gare kommen? – Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the station?
- Wësst Dir, wéi e Bus op den Hamilius fiert? – Do you know which bus goes to the Hamilius?
- Ech sichen den Nationalmusée – wësst Dir wou en ass? – I’m looking for the museum—do you know where it is?
- Entschëllegt, ech wëll op d’Plëss goen, ass dat wäit vun hei? – Excuse me, I want to go to the Place d’Armes, is this far away from here?
- Wgl, kéint Dir mir hëllefen? Ech sichen d’Villa Vauban. Wéi kommen ech dohinner? – Could you help me please? I’m looking for the Villa Vauban. How do I get there?
Common Words and Phrases in Questions:
- Kënnt Dir mir soen, wéi ech …… kommen – Can you tell me, how I get
- Wéi kommen ech … How do I get
- Wësst Dir wou …… Do you know where….
- Ass dat wäit vun hei? – Is this far away from here?
- Ech sichen … I’m looking for [location]
Choose the phrases that feel comfortable to you. Practice them out loud.
What Native Luxembourgish Speakers Say in Response
After you ask, the reply might sound very different from what you learned in textbooks.
Common Responses:
- Et ass ongeféier fënnef Minutten zu Fouss vun hei. – It’s about a five-minute walk from here.
- Et ass net wäit mam Auto vun hei. – It’s a short drive from here.
- Ongeféier zéng Minutten – gitt einfach déi Strooss erof, ëmmer riichtaus. – Maybe ten minutes—just head down that street, always straight ahead.
Using Landmarks:
- Et ass direkt niewent der Bank. – It’s just next to the bank.
- Et ass just vis-à-vis vun der Kierch. – It’s just opposite the church.
- Gitt bis bei d’Bijouterie, dann huelt déi éischt Strooss riets. – Walk to the jewelry store, then take the first street on the right.
- Gitt riichtaus, bis bei de roude Luuchten. – Walk straight ahead until you hit the lights.
- Et ass op der lénkser Säit mat engem grénge Schild. – It’ll be on the left with a green sign.
How to Clarify Directions Without Feeling Embarrassed
If you don’t understand the directions, here are polite and confident ways to ask for clarification:
- Kéint Dir dat méi lues soen, wgl? – Could you say that a little slower?
- Kënnt Dir mir wgl d’Richtung weisen, wou ech goe soll? – Would you mind pointing in the direction I should go?
- Also… ech gi riichtaus, da bei de Luuchten ginn ech lénks, oder? – So I go straight, then turn left at the lights, right?
Repeating directions back helps you confirm the information while showing confidence. But sometimes, despite your preparation, your mind might go completely blank. So …
What to Do If You Forget What to Say
If you’re still struggling, use your phone to show the location:
- Kann ech Iech just weisen, wou ech wëll goen? – Can I just show you where I’m trying to go?
- Ass dat de richtege Wee fir op dës Plaz? – Is this the right way to this place?
Practice with a dialogue:
Tourist: Entschëllegt, kënnt Dir mir hëllefen? Ech sichen e Musée hei an der Stad.
Lëtzebuerger: Natierlech, wou wëllt Dir genee goen?
Tourist: Ech sichen den Nationalmusée.
Lëtzebuerger: Deen ass net wäit vun hei. Gitt hei riichtaus bis op déi grouss Plaz dohannen
Tourist: Riichtaus bis op déi grouss Plaz.
Lëtzebuerger: Jo, da gitt iwwer déi Plaz bis dir de Palais gesitt, a beim Palais huelt déi éischt Strooss riets.
Tourist: Also, iwwer d’Plaz bis bei de Palais an da riets.
Lëtzebuerger: Genee, da gesitt Dir de Musée op der lénkser Säit – e grousst, aalt Gebai. ‘t ass ongeféier fënnef Minutten zu Fouss vun hei.
Tourist: Super, villmools Merci!
Lëtzebuerger: Gär geschitt, vill Spaass am Musée!
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