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gerade machen

straighten

Meaning of gerade machen

Deutsch

etwas so verändern, dass es keine Biegungen oder Knicke mehr hat

English

to make something straight

straighten

Pronunciation

German
/ˈɡeːʁadə ˈmaːxən/

gerade machen with English translation

gerade machen usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Bitte mach den Rücken gerade.

Please straighten your back.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Er macht den krummen Draht mit der Zange gerade.

He straightens the bent wire with pliers.

gerade machen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gerade machen, glätten, ausrichten, begradigen, richten, and gerade ziehen

G
🇩🇪German
glätten

To make a surface smooth or even; often used for fabric, paper, hair, or small irregularities.

A2very often
A
🇩🇪German
ausrichten

To align something properly in a line, direction, or relative position.

A2often
B
🇩🇪German
begradigen

To make something more straight by removing bends or curves; often used for roads, lines, or edges.

A2often
R
🇩🇪German
richten

A very general word: to straighten, set upright, direct, or correct the position of something.

A2very often
G
🇩🇪German
gerade ziehen

To make something straight by pulling or stretching it; often when something is bent, tilted, or hanging unevenly.

A2often

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Questions about this word

What does gerade machen mean?

to make something straight

How do you pronounce gerade machen?

gerade machen is pronounced [ˈɡeːʁadə ˈmaːxən].

How is gerade machen used in a sentence?

Please straighten your back. Translation: Bitte mach den Rücken gerade.

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