No. 650 in German
direkten
The German word "direkten" means "direct" (adjective, accusative plural or masculine singular form).
In a sentence
Er gab mir eine direkten Hinweis, wie ich das Problem lösen könnte.
He gave me a direct hint on how I could solve the problem.
Here, 'direkten' describes the nature of the hint, meaning unambiguous or straightforward.
Wir müssen die Informationen aus einer direkten Quelle beziehen.
We need to obtain the information from a direct source.
In this sentence, 'direkten' qualifies the source as an original or primary source, emphasizing authenticity.
Die direkten Folgen der Entscheidung waren sofort spürbar.
The direct consequences of the decision were immediately felt.
Here, 'direkten' pertains to the outcomes or consequences that are immediate and closely linked to the cause.
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