straight in German
straight in German is gerade, direkt, aufrecht — straight means extending in one direction without bending or curving.
straight in German
gerade
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
direkt
Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
direkt
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
aufrecht
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
aufrichtig
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
offen
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
ungeschminkt
(of a path, trajectory, etc.) Direct, undeviating. [from 15th c.]
ordentlich
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
rechtschaffen
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
so wie es sich gehört
In proper order; as it should be. [from 19th c.]
gewöhnlich
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
konventionell
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
normal
(colloquial) Conventional; mainstream; socially acceptable. [from 20th c.]
straight
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
gewöhnlich
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
hetero
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
konventionell
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
normal
(slang, sex work) Related to conventional sexual intercourse.
pur
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
rein
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
unverdünnt
Of spirits: undiluted, unmixed; neat. [from 19th c.]
geradeaus
Of a direction relative to the subject, precisely; as if following a direct line.
stracks
Directly; without pause, delay or detour.
Straße
(poker) Five cards in sequence.
What does "straight" mean?
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adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
"Draw a straight line from one corner to the other."
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adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
"Give me a straight answer, not another excuse."
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adjective Heterosexual.
"She came out to her straight friends first."
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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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