No. 1,789 in German
linke
"Linke" means "left" in English, referring to direction or political orientation.
In a sentence
Die linke Hand ist bei ihm stärker.
The left hand is stronger for him.
The word 'linke' is used as an adjective describing 'Hand' (hand), indicating the direction 'left'.
Sein linkes Bein tat ihm gestern weh.
His left leg hurt him yesterday.
Here, 'linkes' is the nominative singular adjective form modifying 'Bein' (leg) in terms of directionality, 'left'.
Er verlor seine linke Schuh.
He lost his left shoe.
In this sentence, 'linke' qualifies 'Schuh' (shoe), again showing its use as an adjective indicating the position 'left'.
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