upfront in German
upfront in German is direkt, freimütig, führend — upfront means honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.
upfront in German
direkt
Honest, frank and straightforward.
freimütig
Honest, frank and straightforward.
führend
Honest, frank and straightforward.
geradeheraus
Honest, frank and straightforward.
offen und ehrlich
Honest, frank and straightforward.
vordringlich
Honest, frank and straightforward.
What does "upfront" mean?
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adj Honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.
"I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays."
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adj Paid or required before a service is provided.
"The contractor asked for an upfront payment before starting work."
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adv In advance, before anything else happens.
"You need to pay upfront to reserve your seat."
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upfront in a sentence
- I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays.
- He was upfront with us about the risks involved.
- The contractor asked for an upfront payment before starting work.
- You need to pay upfront to reserve your seat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "upfront" in German?
"upfront" in German is direkt, freimütig, führend. upfront means: Honest and direct, especially about something that might be uncomfortable to say.
How do you use "upfront" in a sentence?
Example: "I appreciate that she was upfront about the delays." In German, "upfront" is direkt, freimütig, führend.
Are there other ways to say "upfront" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "upfront": direkt, freimütig, führend, geradeheraus, offen und ehrlich, vordringlich.
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