kerzengerade
straight as an arrow; bolt upright; perfectly straight
English translations
- 01
straight as a candle
Word details
- German meaning
- Völlig gerade, ohne jede Abweichung.
- English meaning
- Straight as an arrow
- Synonym
- pfeilgerade, schnurgerade
- German example
- Die Straße verlief kerzengerade durch die Ebene.
- English example
- The road ran straight as an arrow through the plain.
Related words
- schnurgerade
Dead straight, perfectly straight
- strack
Straight
Example sentences with “kerzengerade”
Sie saß kerzengerade auf ihrem Stuhl. (She sat bolt upright on her chair.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is 'kerzengerade' used to describe posture?
It is an intensifier compound. 'Kerze' (candle) represents the straightness, and 'gerade' (straight) clarifies the meaning. It is a common idiom for perfect vertical alignment.