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
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]
neigen
(transitive) To slope or incline (something); to slant. [1590]
What does "tilt" mean?
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verb To lean or slant something, or to be at an angle.
"She tilted the picture frame until it hung straight."
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noun A slant or lean; the angle at which something is inclined.
"The Earth's axial tilt causes the seasons."
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noun A jousting match, or an attempt at some goal or contest.
"The knights met in a tilt before the crowd."
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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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