This is the 353rd most frequent Czech word.
směrem
"Směrem" means "towards" or "in the direction of" in English.
In this sentence, 'směrem' is used to indicate the direction of movement. It is combined with the preposition 'k'.
Jdu směrem k parku.
I am walking towards the park.
Here, 'směrem' specifies the orientation or direction that someone turns. It is paired with the preposition 'na'.
Otočil se směrem na sever.
He turned towards the north.
In this sentence, 'směrem' describes the direction of a physical gesture. It is used with the preposition 'k'.