straight in Dutch

straight in Dutch is recht, rechte, zoals het hoort — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.

straight in Dutch

recht

adj

Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]

rechte

adj

Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]

zoals het hoort

adj

(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]

recht

adj

(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]

puur

adj

Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

pure

adj

Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]

rechtdoor

adv

Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.

direct

adv

Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

rechtstreeks

adv

Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

meteen

adv

Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

onmiddellijk

adv

Directly; without pause, delay or detour.

recht

noun

straat

noun

(poker) Five cards in sequence.

What does "straight" mean?

adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
"The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles."
adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
"I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward."
adjective Heterosexual.
"The club welcomes everyone, whether they are gay, straight or somewhere in between."
adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
"It rained for three straight days, and the river finally burst its banks."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

straight in a sentence

The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles.
Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward.
Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.

Similar words in Dutch

consecutive direct directly even flat heterosexual level square

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "straight" in Dutch?

"straight" in Dutch is recht, rechte, zoals het hoort. straight means: Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

How do you use "straight" in a sentence?

Example: "The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles." In Dutch, "straight" is recht, rechte, zoals het hoort.

Are there other ways to say "straight" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "straight": recht, rechte, zoals het hoort, puur, pure, rechtdoor.

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