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diagonal in German

diagonal in German is diagonal, schräg, Diagonale — diagonal means slanted; running at an angle rather than straight up-and-down or side-to-side.

diagonal in German

diagonal
adj
(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).
schräg
adj
(geometry) Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).
Diagonale
noun
Anything forming or resembling such a line, particularly:
diagonal
noun
Anything forming or resembling such a line, particularly:

What does "diagonal" mean?

  1. adj Slanted; running at an angle rather than straight up-and-down or side-to-side.
    "She drew a diagonal line across the page to cross it out."
  2. noun A line joining two non-adjacent corners of a shape, such as a square.
    "The diagonal of the rectangle measured exactly ten centimeters."

diagonal in a sentence

  • She drew a diagonal line across the page to cross it out.
  • The stairs run diagonal to the main hallway.
  • The diagonal of the rectangle measured exactly ten centimeters.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "diagonal" in German?

"diagonal" in German is diagonal, schräg, Diagonale. diagonal means: Slanted; running at an angle rather than straight up-and-down or side-to-side.

How do you use "diagonal" in a sentence?

Example: "She drew a diagonal line across the page to cross it out." In German, "diagonal" is diagonal, schräg, Diagonale.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "diagonal": diagonal, schräg, Diagonale.

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