ADJECTIVE
indirekt/ˈɪndiˌʁɛkt/indirect; oblique
indirekt is a German adjective that means indirect or oblique. It is pronounced /ˈɪndiˌʁɛkt/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "indirekter" and "indirektesten".
Definitions
1.not direct; going through an intermediate step or not expressed clearly(general)
a.not straightforward; roundabout
Er hat mir indirekt gesagt, dass er gehen will.—He told me indirectly that he wants to leave.
b.not in a straight line or connection; mediated
Die Auswirkungen der Entscheidung waren nur indirekt spürbar.—The effects of the decision were only felt indirectly.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | indirekt |
|---|---|
| Comparative | indirekter |
| Superlative | indirektesten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "indirekt" mean in English?
- "indirekt" means indirect or oblique. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "indirekt"?
- "indirekt" is pronounced /ˈɪndiˌʁɛkt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "indirekt"?
- The comparative of "indirekt" is "indirekter" and the superlative is "indirektesten".
- What part of speech is "indirekt"?
- "indirekt" is a adjective in German.
