Geradeaus
Straight ahead
Language note: Geradeaus combines 'gerade' (straight) and 'aus' (out), so think of straight-out direction.
Culture note: If you're on foot in German city centers, note how well-signed these areas often are, making 'geradeaus' a common direction you'll hear.
Context: They ask how to get back to the train station from the park.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Geradeaus
[guh-RAH-deh-OWS]
straight ahead
Continuing directly forward without turning.
Fahren Sie geradeaus bis zur Ampel.
Drive straight ahead to the traffic light.
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