English–German
“upright” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɛçt/
Example
Sie hat eine aufrechte Haltung.
She has an upright posture.
How to say “upright” in German
“Upright” in German is aufrecht.
A person stands vertically with a straight bearing, suggesting both physical alignment and moral straightness.
Example sentences with aufrecht
Der Mast steht nach dem Sturm noch aufrecht.
The mast is still standing upright after the storm.
Tips for using aufrecht
- As an adjective, aufrecht usually describes posture or bearing, while aufrichtig is the usual word for sincere or honest character.