geradeheraus

plainspoken / straight up / forthright

English meaning: plainspoken / straight up / forthright
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Dictionary: German words with G

geradeheraus in a sentence

Er sagte geradeheraus, was er dachte.
He spoke plainly about what he thought.

Word family

geradeheraus is built from gerade (straight, just now), heraus (out, outwards) and raus (out). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with geradeheraus

abfälligdisparaging / derogatory / snide abgesprochenagreed upon abklärento clarify / clear up abtunto brush aside abwertendpejorative / derogatory pejorative = expressing contempt or disapproval akustischacoustic das Alte TestamentOld Testament der Appellan appeal / plea / rollcall appellierento appeal artikulierento articulate die Aufmachunglayout / format / style der Aufschlussinformation / explanation / breakdown

Questions about geradeheraus

What does geradeheraus mean in English?

geradeheraus means "plainspoken / straight up / forthright". For example: "Er sagte geradeheraus, was er dachte." — "He spoke plainly about what he thought."

What level is geradeheraus in German?

geradeheraus is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate.

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