indirect

ˌɪndəˈrɛkt
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Translation of indirect from English into German,

Adjective

1.

method

using a roundabout way to achieve something
  • He used an indirect method to solve the problem.Er benutzte eine indirekte Methode, um das Problem zu lösen.
2.

communication

not straightforward or clear in communication
  • Her indirect comments confused everyone.Ihre indirekten Kommentare verwirrten alle.
3.

not direct

not happening directly but through other things or people
  • The indirect effect was hard to measure.Die indirekte Wirkung war schwer zu messen.
4.

logic

TECH.
employing argument by contradiction in logic
TECH.
  • The theorem was proven using an indirect proof.Der Satz wurde mit einem indirekten Beweis bewiesen.

Noun

finance

TECH.
cost not directly linked to a product
TECH.
  • The company reduced its indirects to save money.Das Unternehmen reduzierte seine indirekten Kosten, um Geld zu sparen.
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Expressions with indirect: examples in English and translations in German

indirekter Ansatz
indirekte Methode
He used an indirect approach to solve the problem.
indirekter Ausdruck
Her indirect expression left everyone guessing her true intentions.
indirekter Bericht
She gave an indirect report of the meeting.
indirekte Beleuchtung
indirektes Licht
The living room's cozy atmosphere was enhanced by the indirect lighting.
indirekter Nutzen
indirekter Vorteil
Local shops enjoyed an indirect benefit from the new train station.
indirekte Beteiligung
Shareholders have indirect participation in company decisions through the board of directors.

Synonyms and analogies of indirect in English

Examples of indirect in a sentence

  • They took an indirect route to avoid traffic.
  • His indirect hints were hard to decipher.
  • The report was full of indirect language.
  • She gave an indirect answer to the committee.
  • The policy had indirect consequences for small businesses.
  • He used an indirect method to solve the puzzle.

Translations of "indirect" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
indirektadj.

The purpose is not altogether direct; perhaps it is more indirect.

Diese Wirkung ist nicht immer direkt, sondern vielleicht zumeist indirekt.

indirekteadj.

She tried to deduce her friend's secret by asking indirect questions.

Sie versuchte, das Geheimnis ihrer Freundin durch indirekte Fragen zu ergründen.

mittelbaradj.

Ryanair submits that it is not an indirect recipient of State aid.

Ryanair trägt vor, dass sie keine mittelbar Begünstigte staatlicher Beihilfe sei.

mittelbareadj.

This excludes the customer's right to compensation of indirect damages.

Dies schließt das Recht des Gastes auf Schadenersatz für mittelbare Schäden.

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Other translations for indirect:

  • umständlichadj.

indirect: Examples and translations in context

Efficiency was increased in the direct and indirect areas of production.

Im direkten und indirekten Bereich der Produktion wurde die Effizienz gesteigert.

The book features an indirect quotation from a notable political figure.

Das Buch enthält ein indirektes Zitat von einer bedeutenden politischen Figur.

During this time, direct and indirect taxation had increased enormously.

Gleichzeitig stieg die Last der direkten wie der indirekten Steuern enorm.

In addition, references to this topic may sometimes be rather indirect.

Darüber hinaus können Hinweise auf das Thema manchmal eher indirekt erfolgen.

Steering is always light and indirect, yet not devoid of feeling.

Die Lenkung ist immer leicht und indirekt, aber trotzdem nicht gefühllos.

Their effect is indirect and slow, but they have great influence.

Sie wirkt indirekt und langsam, hat aber großen Einfluss.

The main advantage of indirect techniques is that they do not hurt.

Der wichtigste Vorteil indirekter Techniken ist, dass sie nicht schmerzen.

Gain indirect exposure to multiple underlying exchanges with one account.

Erhalten Sie mit nur einem Konto indirekten Zugang zu zugrunde liegenden Börsen.

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