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straight in German

straight in German is gerade, direkt, aufrecht — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.

straight in German

gerade
adj
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
direkt
adj
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
direkt
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
aufrecht
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
aufrichtig
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
offen
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
ungeschminkt
adj
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
ordentlich
adj
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
rechtschaffen
adj
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
so wie es sich gehört
adj
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
gewöhnlich
adj
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
konventionell
adj
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
normal
adj
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
straight
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
gewöhnlich
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
hetero
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
konventionell
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
normal
adj
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
pur
adj
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
rein
adj
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
unverdünnt
adj
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
geradeaus
adv
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
stracks
adv
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.
Straße
noun
(poker) Five cards in sequence.

What does "straight" mean?

  1. adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
    "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other."
  2. adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
    "Give me a straight answer, not another excuse."
  3. adjective Heterosexual.
    "She came out to her straight friends first."
  4. adjective Following one after another without a break; consecutive.
    "The team has won five straight games."

straight in a sentence

  • Draw a straight line from one corner to the other.
  • Her hair is naturally straight.
  • Give me a straight answer, not another excuse.
  • He has always been straight with his business partners.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "straight" in German?

"straight" in German is gerade, direkt, aufrecht. straight means: Extending in one direction without bending or curving.

How do you use "straight" in a sentence?

Example: "Draw a straight line from one corner to the other." In German, "straight" is gerade, direkt, aufrecht.

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

Yes — German has 20 translations listed for "straight": gerade, direkt, aufrecht, aufrichtig, offen, ungeschminkt.

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