upright in German
upright in German is aufrecht, hochkant — upright means standing straight up, vertical.
upright in German
aufrecht
hochkant
Greater in height than breadth.
What does "upright" mean?
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adj Standing straight up, vertical.
"Please return your seat to the upright position."
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adj Honest and morally good.
"She was known as an upright and fair judge."
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adv In a vertical or standing position.
"He sat bolt upright when he heard the noise."
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upright in a sentence
- Please return your seat to the upright position.
- Keep the ladder upright while I climb up to the roof.
- She was known as an upright and fair judge.
- He was an upright citizen who always paid back what he owed.
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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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