“Gehen Sie geradeaus”
Go straight ahead
Asking DirectionsFormalA1
Literal Translation
Word for word: “Go you straight-out”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡeːən ziː ɡəʁaːdəˈaʊ̯s/
When to Use This Phrase
You'll often hear 'immer geradeaus' (just keep going straight), usually followed by a landmark like 'bis zur Ampel' (as far as the traffic light). With friends, the du-form is 'Geh geradeaus'.
Example Sentences
Gehen Sie geradeaus bis zur Ampel.
Go straight ahead until you get to the traffic light.
Gehen Sie immer geradeaus, dann sehen Sie den Bahnhof auf der rechten Seite.
Just keep going straight, and you'll see the station on your right.
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