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vertical in German

vertical in German is senkrecht, vertikal — vertical means standing straight up, at a right angle to the ground or to a horizontal line.

vertical in German

senkrecht
adj
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.
vertikal
adj
Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal.

What does "vertical" mean?

  1. adj Standing straight up, at a right angle to the ground or to a horizontal line.
    "The climber gripped the vertical cliff face and slowly pulled himself upwards."
  2. noun A specific market, industry, or subject area treated as a distinct segment.
    "Our agency focuses on one vertical, which is online education."
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vertical in a sentence

  • The climber gripped the vertical cliff face and slowly pulled himself upwards.
  • The ladder needs to be perfectly vertical before you climb it.
  • Our agency focuses on one vertical, which is online education.
  • Selling software to the retail vertical requires a very different approach.

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What is "vertical" in German?
"vertical" in German is senkrecht, vertikal. vertical means: Standing straight up, at a right angle to the ground or to a horizontal line.
How do you use "vertical" in a sentence?
Example: "The climber gripped the vertical cliff face and slowly pulled himself upwards." In German, "vertical" is senkrecht, vertikal.
Are there other ways to say "vertical" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "vertical": senkrecht, vertikal.
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