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.
"The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles."
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adjective Honest, direct, and free of trickery.
"I like her because she's always straight with me, even when the truth is awkward."
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adjective Heterosexual.
"The club welcomes everyone, whether they are gay, straight or somewhere in between."
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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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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.
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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: "The road ran straight across the flat fields for miles." 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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