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tilt in German

tilt in German is kippen, neigen — tilt means to lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.

tilt in German

kippen
verb
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]
neigen
verb
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]

What does "tilt" mean?

  1. verb To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.
    "She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight."
  2. noun A slant or lean; the angle at which something is inclined.
    "The Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons."
  3. noun A jousting match, or an attempt at some goal or contest.
    "The knights met in a tilt before the crowd."
  4. verb (gaming slang) To become so frustrated after a run of losses that one's play gets noticeably worse.
    "He kept losing hands and started to tilt badly."

tilt in a sentence

  • She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight.
  • The old barn tilts noticeably to one side.
  • The Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons.
  • The knights met in a tilt before the crowd.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "tilt" in German?

"tilt" in German is kippen, neigen. tilt means: To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.

How do you use "tilt" in a sentence?

Example: "She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight." In German, "tilt" is kippen, neigen.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "tilt": kippen, neigen.

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