This is the 650th most frequent German word.
direkten
The German word "direkten" means "direct" (adjective, accusative plural or masculine singular form).
Here, 'direkten' describes the nature of the hint, meaning unambiguous or straightforward.
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.
In this sentence, 'direkten' qualifies the source as an original or primary source, emphasizing authenticity.
Wir müssen die Informationen aus einer direkten Quelle beziehen.
We need to obtain the information from a direct source.
Here, 'direkten' pertains to the outcomes or consequences that are immediate and closely linked to the cause.