noun
instruction, manual, guide
B1
Anleitung: a feminine noun meaning “instruction,” “manual,” or “guide” (often for devices or procedures). Gender: die Anleitung; plural Anleitungen. Standard declension patterns apply (die Anleitungen). Use with articles (eine Anleitung lesen). No irregular plural; common in technical and procedural contexts, frequently used.
Examples
Die Anleitung erklärt, wie man das Regal zusammenbaut.
The instruction explains how to assemble the shelf.
Der Techniker las die Anleitung, bevor er das Gerät einschaltete.
The technician read the instructions before he switched on the device.
Die Anleitung führte mich Schritt für Schritt durch die Software.
The guide walked me through the software step by step.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine a booklet titled 'Anleitung' with step-by-step pictures showing how to assemble something.
sounds like 'a-n-lead-ung' → 'lead' as in guiding; anleitung = guide.
Die Anleitung — remember 'die' because it feels like 'the instruction' (many -ung nouns are feminine).
Notes
Common feminine noun formed with -ung; typically refers to written instructions or manuals.