prone in German
prone in German is in Bauchlage, schräg, geneigt — prone means likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
prone in German
in Bauchlage
schräg
Having a downward inclination or slope.
geneigt
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.
anfällig
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.
What does "prone" mean?
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adj Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
"This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms."
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adj Lying flat with the face down.
"The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing."
prone in a sentence
- This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms.
- He's prone to exaggeration when telling stories.
- The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "prone" in German?
"prone" in German is in Bauchlage, schräg, geneigt. prone means: Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
How do you use "prone" in a sentence?
Example: "This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms." In German, "prone" is in Bauchlage, schräg, geneigt.
Are there other ways to say "prone" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "prone": in Bauchlage, schräg, geneigt, anfällig.
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