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direct in German

direct in German is direkt, unmittelbar, beaufsichtigen — direct means going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.

direct in German

direkt
adj
Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
unmittelbar
adj
Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
beaufsichtigen
verb
To manage, control, steer.
inszenieren
verb
To point out to or show (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; to refer.
befehlen
verb
To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.

What does "direct" mean?

  1. adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
    "There is no direct bus, so you must change in town."
  2. adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
    "I appreciate that my boss is direct and never hides bad news."
  3. verb To manage, guide, or control something.
    "Who will direct the project while the manager is away?"
  4. verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.
    "She wants to direct a short play with her drama class."
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direct in a sentence

  • There is no direct bus, so you must change in town.
  • We took a direct flight to Tokyo.
  • I appreciate that my boss is direct and never hides bad news.
  • He is very direct, so do not be surprised by his comments.

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What is "direct" in German?
"direct" in German is direkt, unmittelbar, beaufsichtigen. direct means: Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
How do you use "direct" in a sentence?
Example: "There is no direct bus, so you must change in town." In German, "direct" is direkt, unmittelbar, beaufsichtigen.
Are there other ways to say "direct" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "direct": direkt, unmittelbar, beaufsichtigen, inszenieren, befehlen.
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