direkt
Meaning and Usage
"Direkt" in German means "direct" or "directly." It is used to indicate something that is immediate, straight, or without deviation.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "direkt" is an adverb in German. It does not have any prefixes or suffixes. Its etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "directus," which means "straight" or "direct."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "direkt" in German is similar to the English word "direct" in both meaning and usage.
Cultural Context
In German culture, being direct in communication is often valued, and the word "direkt" reflects this preference for straightforwardness.
Example Sentences
- Ich werde direkt nach Hause gehen. (I will go straight home.)
- Die Firma hat mir direkt geantwortet. (The company responded to me directly.)
- Er hat mir direkt in die Augen geschaut. (He looked me directly in the eyes.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "direkt," think of how "direct" it is to get from point A to point B without any detours.
Additional Vocabulary
- Direktheit (n) - directness
- direktional - directional
- indirekt - indirect
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
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Conjugation (for verbs)
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