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straight
A colloquial term for heterosexual; feeling attracted to the opposite sex.
example
Auf die Frage, ob er einen Freund hat, antwortete er, dass er straight sei.
When asked whether he had a boyfriend, he answered that he was straight.
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Usage tips
Sentence structure and usage
As an adjective, 'straight' is almost always used predicatively, that is, after the noun or verb, and is not declined. Using it directly before a noun, for example 'der straighte Weg', is very unusual.
EXAMPLE
Nach der Party sind wir straight ins Bett gegangen.
After the party, we went straight to bed.
Register and style
The word 'straight' is a loanword from English and is used mainly in colloquial German. It is rather rare in formal or written contexts.
EXAMPLE
Sag mir einfach straight, was du denkst.
Just tell me straight what you think.
Context clue
The meaning 'heterosexual' is the most common colloquial use. It is often used in the context of relationships, sexual orientation, or in the LGBTQ+ community.
EXAMPLE
Er ist nicht schwul, er ist straight.
He isn't gay; he's straight.
Technical language
In the context of card games, especially poker, 'Straight' refers to a specific card combination. This meaning is pure technical jargon.
EXAMPLE
Mit seiner letzten Karte hatte er einen Straight und gewann die Runde.
With his last card, he had a straight and won the round.
Compare with
straight vs direkt
direct
'direkt' and 'straight' can both refer to a straightforward manner: without a detour, without dodging, or clearly toward a goal. 'direkt' is the normal German word and fits routes, answers, and open communication. 'straight' is borrowed from English and sounds more colloquial or modern in German. You sometimes hear it for a clear attitude, a simple direction, or a straight process. In neutral German, 'direkt' is almost always more natural. 'straight' only fits when an English or more casual style is intended.
straight
Vor dem Wochenende haben wir den Plan noch einmal straight durchgezogen.
Before the weekend, we pushed through the plan straight one more time.
direkt
Die Chefin hat mir direkt gesagt, was ich verbessern soll.
The boss told me directly what I should improve.
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