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indirect in German

indirect in German is indirekt — indirect means not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.

indirect in German

indirekt
adj
Not direct:

What does "indirect" mean?

  1. adj Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
    "The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages."
  2. adj Not caused directly, but as a secondary effect.
    "Poor sleep can have an indirect effect on how well you learn."
  3. adj Not straightforward or open in manner.
    "He is quite indirect, so you often have to guess what he wants."
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indirect in a sentence

  • The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages.
  • She gave me an indirect answer and kept talking about something else.
  • Poor sleep can have an indirect effect on how well you learn.
  • One indirect result of the new road was noisier streets nearby.

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What is "indirect" in German?
"indirect" in German is indirekt. indirect means: Not going straight to a point or goal; roundabout.
How do you use "indirect" in a sentence?
Example: "The bus follows an indirect path through several small villages." In German, "indirect" is indirekt.
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