Location words

Foreign Languages

Definition

Location words are vocabulary terms that describe where something is positioned in space, such as 'above,' 'below,' 'next to,' and 'in front of.' These words are essential for describing scenes, giving directions, and indicating where objects or places are located.

Examples

  • French: 'à côté de' (next to), 'en face de' (across from), 'derrière' (behind)
  • Spanish: 'encima de' (on top of), 'debajo de' (under), 'al lado de' (next to)
  • Chinese: '上面' (shàngmiàn, above), '下面' (xiàmiàn, below), '旁边' (pángbiān, beside)

Related Terms

Prepositions of location Prepositions of place Giving directions Neighborhood places

Study This Concept

Practice location words with free review games in these units:

Mandarin Chinese 1 Unit 6: School and Daily Life