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“downright” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁeːgl̩ˌʁɛçt/

Example

Das ist regelrecht unfair.

That is downright unfair.

Illustration for regelrecht (downright)

How to say “downright” in German

“Downright” in German is regelrecht.

A rulebook stamp marks something as so clearly real or extreme that it fully qualifies.

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

Example sentences with regelrecht

Seine Frage war regelrecht peinlich.

His question was downright embarrassing.

Tips for using regelrecht

  • As an adverb, regelrecht means 'downright' or 'really', not 'regularly', which is usually regelmäßig.

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