geradeaus

straight ahead

adverb ge-RAH-de-ows Less Common

Origin: from gerade (straight) and aus (out)

Usage Note

geradeaus is an adverb of direction meaning straight on, used constantly in directions: immer geradeaus (keep going straight). It never inflects and contrasts with links and rechts.

Examples

"Fahren Sie geradeaus, bis Sie den Marktplatz sehen."

Natural Translation

Drive straight ahead until you see the market square.

Literal Translation

Drive you straight-ahead, until you the market-square see.

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