schräg

schräger · am schrägsten
Based on: *(s)ker-
Adjective #636 Adjective
  1. at an angle, tilted
  2. weird, strange
1.

at an angle, tilted

(Sounds more "on purpose" than "schief'.)
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Examples
  • Das Regal ist schräg, aber immerhin steht es noch.
  • The shelf is tilted, but at least it's still standing.
2.

weird, strange

(Not necessarily in a negative way. )
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Word of the Day – “die Schranke”

A fun look at the meaning of the super German sounding word die Schranke and what French fries have to do with limits, your closet and your arms.

Vocab: die Schranke, der Schrank, das Regal, schräg, einschränken, beschränken

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Word of the Day – “schief”

"schief" is one of the German words for "not straight". Today, we'll explore what it means exactly and explore the cool idioms and expressions with it.

Vocab: schief, schiefgehen, schieflaufen, schief angucken, die schiefe Bahn

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How many meanings does the German word 'schräg' have?

schräg has 2 distinct meanings: 1. at an angle, tilted, 2. weird, strange.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'schräg'?

comparative: schräger / superlative: am schrägsten

What is 'schräg' related to?

The word 'schräg' is related to *(s)ker-.

Where can I learn more about 'schräg'?

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Word of the Day – “die Schranke”
A fun look at the meaning of the super German sounding word die Schranke and what French fries have to do with limits, your closet and your arms.
Vocab: die Schranke, der Schrank, das Regal, schräg, einschränken, beschränken
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Word of the Day – “schief”
"schief" is one of the German words for "not straight". Today, we'll explore what it means exactly and explore the cool idioms and expressions with it.
Vocab: schief, schiefgehen, schieflaufen, schief angucken, die schiefe Bahn
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