How do you use "directly" in a sentence?

The shop is directly opposite the station. You should speak directly to the manager about this. I'll be with you directly.

directly

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Significado: In a straight line or manner; without intermediary; immediately

直接地，径直地

directamente

直接に、まっすぐに

직접, 곧바로

The word 'directly' means in a straight line without changing direction, without anyone or anything in between, or very soon or immediately. It can describe physical direction, communication style, or timing.

「directly」意为沿直线不改变方向、没有任何人或物介入，或很快或立即。它可以描述物理方向、沟通方式或时机。

La palabra «directly» significa en línea recta sin cambiar de dirección, sin nadie ni nada de por medio, o muy pronto o inmediatamente. Puede describir dirección física, estilo de comunicación o tiempo.

「directly」は、方向を変えずにまっすぐ、誰も何も間に入らずに、またはすぐにまたは直ちにを意味します。物理的な方向、コミュニケーションスタイル、またはタイミングを表すことができます。

'directly'는 방향을 바꾸지 않고 일직선으로, 중간에 누구나 무엇의 개입 없이, 또는 곧바로·즉시라는 뜻입니다. 물리적 방향, 소통 방식, 또는 시간을 묘사할 수 있습니다.

Ejemplos

The shop is directly opposite the station.
商店就在车站正对面。
La tienda está directamente enfrente de la estación.
その店は駅のちょうど向かいにあります。
그 가게는 역 바로 맞은편에 있습니다.
You should speak directly to the manager about this.
你应该直接和经理谈这件事。
Deberías hablar directamente con el gerente sobre esto.
この件についてはマネージャーに直接話すべきです。
이 건에 대해서는 매니저에게 직접 말씀하셔야 합니다.
I'll be with you directly.
我马上就来。
Estaré contigo enseguida.
すぐに参ります。
곧 가겠습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From 'direct' + '-ly'. 'Direct' comes from Latin 'directus', past participle of 'dirigere' meaning 'to set straight, to guide', from 'di-' (apart) + 'regere' (to guide). Related to 'direction' and 'director'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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