NOUN
dieNeigung/ˈnaɪ̯ɡʊŋ/inclination; tendency; slope
Neigung is a German noun that means inclination, tendency, or slope. It is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯ɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Neigungen".
Definitions
1.an inclination or tendency toward something(psychology, personal trait)
a.preference or liking for something
Er hat eine starke Neigung zur Musik.—He has a strong inclination toward music.
b.propensity or tendency for a behavior
Sie zeigte eine Neigung, immer zu spät zu kommen.—She showed a tendency to always arrive late.
2.slant, slope or tilt(geometry, physics)
a.angle or degree of slope
Die Neigung des Daches beträgt 30 Grad.—The slope of the roof is 30 degrees.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Neigung | die Neigungen |
| Genitive | der Neigung | der Neigungen |
| Dative | der Neigung | den Neigungen |
| Accusative | die Neigung | die Neigungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Neigung" mean in English?
- "Neigung" means inclination, tendency, or slope. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Neigung"?
- "Neigung" is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯ɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Neigung" der, die, or das?
- "Neigung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Neigung"?
- The plural of "Neigung" is "Neigungen".
- What part of speech is "Neigung"?
- "Neigung" is a noun in German.
