NOUN
Inklination/ɪnklinaˈt͡si̯oːn/inclination; tilt; tendency
Inklination is a German noun that means inclination, tilt, or tendency. It is pronounced /ɪnklinaˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Inklinationen".
Definitions
1.angle of tilt between two planes or axes, especially the orbital plane to a reference plane(astronomy, physics)
a.astronomical angle between an orbit and a reference plane
Die Inklination der Erdachse beträgt etwa 23,5 Grad.—The inclination of the Earth's axis is about 23.5 degrees.
2.tendency or disposition towards something; a leaning(figurative, formal)
a.the tendency to prefer or do something
Sie zeigte eine starke Inklination zur Musik.—She showed a strong inclination towards music.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Inklination | die Inklinationen |
| Genitive | der Inklination | der Inklinationen |
| Dative | der Inklination | den Inklinationen |
| Accusative | die Inklination | die Inklinationen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Inklination" mean in English?
- "Inklination" means inclination, tilt, or tendency. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Inklination"?
- "Inklination" is pronounced /ɪnklinaˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Inklination" der, die, or das?
- "Inklination" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Inklination"?
- The plural of "Inklination" is "Inklinationen".
- What part of speech is "Inklination"?
- "Inklination" is a noun in German.
