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“direct” in German

German

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Pronunciation

IPA/diˈʁɛkt/

Example

Das ist ein direkter Weg zum Bahnhof.

This is a direct route to the train station.

Illustration for direkt (direct)

How to say “direct” in German

“Direct” in German is direkt.

A clear, straight line connects a source to a destination without a detour, delay, or veil between them.

Full entry for direkt: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with direkt

Ich habe eine direkte Frage.

I have a direct question.

Tips for using direkt

  • In direkt nach dem Essen, direkt means immediately after, while sofort focuses on an action happening at once.

Other German words for “direct”

Sie lenkt den Blick auf das Gemälde.

She directs her gaze toward the painting.

Sie wendet dem Kind viel Aufmerksamkeit zu.

She directs a great deal of attention to the child.

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