ADJECTIVE
aufrecht/ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɛçt/upright; erect; honest
aufrecht is a German adjective that means upright, erect, or honest. It is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɛçt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "aufrechter" and "aufrechtesten".
Definitions
1.in a vertical or straight position; upright(physical posture, position)
a.standing or sitting straight up
Sie saß aufrecht auf dem Stuhl.—She sat upright on the chair.
2.of moral integrity; honest and principled(character, metaphorical)
a.having or showing strong moral principles
Er ist ein aufrechter Mensch, dem man vertrauen kann.—He is an upright person whom you can trust.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | aufrecht |
|---|---|
| Comparative | aufrechter |
| Superlative | aufrechtesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "aufrecht" mean in English?
- "aufrecht" means upright, erect, or honest. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "aufrecht"?
- "aufrecht" is pronounced /ˈaʊ̯fˌʁɛçt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "aufrecht"?
- The comparative of "aufrecht" is "aufrechter" and the superlative is "aufrechtesten".
- What part of speech is "aufrecht"?
- "aufrecht" is a adjective in German.
