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upright in German

upright in German is aufrecht, hochkant — upright means standing straight up, vertical.

upright in German

aufrecht
adj
hochkant
adj
Greater in height than breadth.

What does "upright" mean?

  1. adj Standing straight up, vertical.
    "Please return your seat to the upright position."
  2. adj Honest and morally good.
    "She was known as an upright and fair judge."
  3. adv In a vertical or standing position.
    "He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise."

upright in a sentence

  • Please return your seat to the upright position.
  • She was known as an upright and fair judge.
  • He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "upright" in German?

"upright" in German is aufrecht, hochkant. upright means: Standing straight up, vertical.

How do you use "upright" in a sentence?

Example: "Please return your seat to the upright position." In German, "upright" is aufrecht, hochkant.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "upright": aufrecht, hochkant.

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