bearing in German

bearing in German is tragend, Lager, Peilung — bearing means a mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

bearing in German

tragend

adj

Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

Lager

noun

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.

Peilung

noun

(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.

Peilung

noun

(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

Relevanz

noun

Relevance; a relationship or connection.

Tragweite

noun

Relevance; a relationship or connection.

Verbindung

noun

Relevance; a relationship or connection.

Haltung

noun

One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

Auflager

noun

(architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span.

Spannweite

noun

(architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span.

Tragweite

noun

(architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span.

What does "bearing" mean?

noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
"The wheel bearing needed replacing after the squeaking got worse."
noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
"The ship changed its bearing to avoid the storm."
noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
"She carried herself with a calm, confident bearing."
noun Relevance or connection to a matter.
"His comments have no bearing on the final decision."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bearing in a sentence

The wheel bearing needed replacing after the squeaking got worse.
The ship changed its bearing to avoid the storm.
He took a compass bearing to find his way back to camp.
She carried herself with a calm, confident bearing.

Similar words in German

azimuth course direction heading orientation position

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "bearing" in German?

"bearing" in German is tragend, Lager, Peilung. bearing means: A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.

How do you use "bearing" in a sentence?

Example: "The wheel bearing needed replacing after the squeaking got worse." In German, "bearing" is tragend, Lager, Peilung.

Are there other ways to say "bearing" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "bearing": tragend, Lager, Peilung, Relevanz, Tragweite, Verbindung.

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