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Neigen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Neigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "tend", "be prone" or "be inclined".
Essential properties of "neigen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: neigen
- Simple past: neigte
- Participle: geneigt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "neigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Have an inclination or tendency"
- Definition: "To have an inclination or tendency towards something."
- Translation(s): tend, be prone, be inclined
- Synonym(s): tendieren, geneigt sein
- Related word(s): Neigung, tendieren
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er neigt dazu, zu viel zu arbeiten.
- Sie neigt zu Kopfschmerzen.
- Er neigt immer den Kopf, wenn er nachdenkt.
2.) "Physically tilt or incline"
- Definition: "To physically tilt or incline something or someone."
- Translation(s): tilt, incline, lean
- Synonym(s): kippen, biegen
- Antonym(s): aufrichten
- Related word(s): Beugung, Biegung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er neigt den Kopf zur Seite.
- Sie neigte das Glas, um es zu füllen.
- Der Baum neigt sich im Wind.
3.) "Show disposition or preference"
- Definition: "To show a certain disposition or preference for something."
- Translation(s): tend, be inclined, lean towards
- Synonym(s): tendieren, präferieren
- Related word(s): Vorliebe, Präferenz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er neigt zur Pünktlichkeit.
- Sie neigt zu schnellen Entscheidungen.
- Er neigt dazu, Risiken einzugehen.