How the word "gerade" is translated into English
Das Bild an der Wand hängt nicht ganz gerade.
[das ˈbɪlt ˈan deːɐ ˈvant ˈhɛŋt ˈnɪçt ˈɡants ɡəˈraːdə.]
The picture on the wall isn't hanging quite straight.
Zeichne mit dem Lineal eine gerade Linie.
[ˈtsaɪ̯çnə ˈmɪt ˈdeːm lineˈaːl ˈaɪ̯nə ɡəˈraːdə ˈliːni̯ə.]
Draw a straight line with the ruler.
Kannst du beim Essen bitte gerade sitzen?
[ˈkanst ˈduː ˈbaɪ̯m ˈɛsn̩ ˈbɪtə ɡəˈraːdə ˈzɪtsn̩?]
Can you please sit up straight while you're eating?
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