This is the 4253rd most frequent German word.
direktem
"Direktem" is the dative singular form of "direkt," meaning "direct" or "immediate" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'direktem' is used as an adjective modifying 'Kontakt' in the dative case, emphasizing the direct nature of interaction.
Ich habe durch direktem Kontakt viel gelernt.
I learned a lot through direct contact.
Here, 'direktem' qualifies 'Schalter' in the dative case, describing the immediate functionality of the switch.
Die Tür öffnet sich mit direktem Schalter.
The door opens with a direct switch.
In this example, 'direktem' characterizes 'Auftreten' in the dative case, referring to the straightforwardness of manner.