Direkt Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Direkt" is mainly used as adverb meaning "directly", "straight" or "immediately". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "direkt"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: direkter
  • Superlative: am direktesten

Meanings of "direkt" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Directly, without detours or intermediaries"

"Direkt", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sprach direkt mit dem Chef über das Problem.He spoke directly with the boss about the problem.
  2. Gehen Sie direkt zum Punkt, bitte.Please get straight to the point.
  3. Die Nachricht kam direkt vom Präsidenten.The message came directly from the president.

2.) "Going from one point to another without deviations"

"Direkt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir nehmen den direkten Weg zum Bahnhof.We take the direct way to the station.
  2. Es gibt eine direkte Verbindung zwischen den beiden Städten.There is a direct connection between the two cities.
  3. Sie bevorzugt eine direkte Kommunikation mit ihren Mitarbeitern.She prefers direct communication with her employees.

3.) "Frank, sincere, saying things directly"

"Direkt", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine direkte Art kann manchmal verletzend sein.His direct manner can sometimes be hurtful.
  2. Ich schätze ihre direkte Ehrlichkeit sehr.I highly value her direct honesty.
  3. Sei bitte direkt mit mir und sag mir die Wahrheit.Please be direct with me and tell me the truth.
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