die Neigung

Plural: die Neigungen
Based on: neigen
Noun
  1. the inclination
  2. the inclination
1.

the inclination

(For people's likes and desires)
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Examples
  • Auf dem Furry-Festival können Furry-Fans ihre pelzige Neigung voll ausleben.
  • At the furry festival, the furry fans can fully live out their furry inclinations.
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2.

the inclination

(geometrical)
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  • Die Neigung des Dachs beträgt 45 Grad.
  • The inclination of the roof is 45 degrees.

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The meanings of “neigen” and “nicken”

Today, we'll check out the verb "neigen" and explore where it comes from, why it's about incliding and we'll explore the word family, including the verb "nicken

Vocab: neigen (zu), die Neigung, die Abneigung, die Zuneigung, abgeneigt sein, nicken, das Nickerchen

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

Neigung has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the inclination , 2. the inclination .

What is the gender of 'Neigung'?

die

What is the plural of 'Neigung'?

die Neigungen

What is 'Neigung' related to?

The word 'Neigung' is related to neigen.

Where can I learn more about 'Neigung'?

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The meanings of “neigen” and “nicken”
Today, we'll check out the verb "neigen" and explore where it comes from, why it's about incliding and we'll explore the word family, including the verb "nicken
Vocab: neigen (zu), die Neigung, die Abneigung, die Zuneigung, abgeneigt sein, nicken, das Nickerchen
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