English–German

“head-on” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɔnˈtaːl/

Example

Beim Unfall gab es einen frontalen Zusammenstoß.

There was a head-on collision in the accident.

Illustration for frontal (head-on)

How to say “head-on” in German

“Head-on” in German is frontal.

A vehicle or object moves straight into the front of another object.

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

Example sentences with frontal

Der Abgeordnete reagierte mit einer frontalen Auseinandersetzung auf die Kritik.

The member of parliament responded to the criticism with a direct confrontation.

Tips for using frontal

  • Frontal is relatively formal and compact, while everyday German often uses direkt von vorn for a simple front-facing description.

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