schnurgerade
straight as an arrow; perfectly straight.
Word details
- German meaning
- Schnurgerade bedeutet vollkommen gerade, ohne jede Abweichung.
- English meaning
- Dead straight, perfectly straight
- Synonym
- geradlinig, kerzengerade
- German example
- Die Straße verläuft schnurgerade durch die Ebene.
- English example
- The road runs dead straight through the plain.
Related words
- dead straight
schnurgerade
- perfectly straight
schnurgerade
- kerzengerade
Straight as an arrow
Example sentences with “schnurgerade”
Die Straße verläuft schnurgerade durch das Tal. (The road runs straight as an arrow through the valley.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'schnurgerade' an idiom?
It is a compound word derived from 'Schnur' (string) and 'gerade' (straight). It is very common.