اذهب مباشرة ثم انعطف يسارا.

When to use

This is a standard Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) phrase for giving directions. It is clear and formal.

How it works

This phrase consists of two commands linked by 'then'.

• اذهب (idhhab): 'Go' (imperative, masculine singular). From the root `ذ ه ب` (dh-h-b).
• مباشرة (mubasharatan): 'straight' or 'directly'. Adverb.
• ثم (thumma): 'then'. A sequential conjunction.
• انعطف (in'atif): 'turn' (imperative, masculine singular). From the root `ع ط ف` ('-t-f).
• يسارا (yasaran): 'left' or 'to the left'. Adverb.

Imperative Verbs

Both `اذهب` (idhhab) and `انعطف` (in'atif) are imperative verbs, used for commands. These forms are typically addressed to a single male. For a female, they would be `اذهبي` (idhhabi) and `انعطفي` (in'atifi).

Pronouncing Tanwin

The word `يسارا` is pronounced 'yasaran'. The final 'n' sound is the tanwin (nunation), which is pronounced as a single word ending rather than a separate particle.

Notes

Common direction you may hear or give. Neutral polite wording.