kerzengrade

straight as a candle

English translations

  1. 01

    straight as a candle

  2. 02

    perfectly straight

Word details

German meaning
Kerzengrade bedeutet vollkommen gerade, wie eine Kerze, ohne jegliche Abweichung.
English meaning
bolt upright
German example
Der Weg verlief kerzengrade durch das Feld.
English example
The path ran bolt upright through the field.

Example sentences with “kerzengrade”

  1. Er steht kerzengrade. (He is standing straight as a candle.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it one word?

Yes, it is a common compound adjective.