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"Straight ahead" in German: geradeaus
geradeaus
Straight ahead in German is geradeaus. In directions you often hear Immer geradeaus or Einfach geradeaus bis zur Ampel.
Street directions
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How to pronounce geradeaus
Say it
guh-rah-duh-OWS
/ɡəʁaːdəˈʔaʊs/
guh-rah-duh-OWS. Stress near the end. Au like ow in "cow".
"Straight ahead" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| geradeaus | straight ahead Core direction word. | Core direction word. |
| immer geradeaus | straight on Keep going straight. | Keep going straight. |
| geradeaus bis … | straight ahead until … With a landmark. | With a landmark. |
| in gerader Linie | in a straight line More literal. | More literal. |
How to use geradeaus in real life
- 1Street directions
Gehen Sie einfach geradeaus.
Just go straight ahead.
Formal Sie directions.
- 2Friend navigating
Nicht links — geradeaus!
Not left — straight ahead!
Quick correction.
- 3Long road
Immer geradeaus bis zum See.
Straight ahead all the way to the lake.
Immer geradeaus is a set phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with geradeaus
Incorrect: Geh straight ahead.
Correct: Geh geradeaus.
Use geradeaus.
Incorrect: gerade aus (two wrong senses)
Correct: geradeaus
Write it as one word for the direction adverb.
Good to know
German directions often start with geradeaus before the first turn. Immer geradeaus can mean for quite a stretch, so ask for the next landmark if you get nervous.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking to a museum
ChatPal
Von hier aus geradeaus, etwa fünf Minuten.
From here straight ahead, about five minutes.
You
Also nicht abbiegen, einfach geradeaus?
So don't turn, just straight ahead?
ChatPal
Genau. Geradeaus bis zum großen Platz.
Exactly. Straight ahead to the big square.
You
Alles klar.
All clear.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Straight ahead" in German
How do you say keep going straight?
Immer geradeaus.
Is geradeaus one word?
Yes, as the direction adverb.
What comes after geradeaus in directions?
Often a landmark: geradeaus bis zur Kirche.
How do you say go straight and then left?
Erst geradeaus, dann links.
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