VERB
neigen/ˈnaɪ̯ɡn̩/to tilt; to incline; to tend (toward something)
neigen is a German verb that means to tilt, to incline, or to tend (toward something). It is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯ɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "neigte" and the past participle is "geneigt".
Definitions
1.to tilt or incline something in a direction(physical movement)
a.to move or place something at an angle
Er neigte den Kopf zur Seite.—He tilted his head to the side.
2.to tend, to have an inclination (toward something)(tendency or disposition)
a.to show a tendency or propensity for something
Sie neigt dazu, zu spät zu kommen.—She tends to arrive late.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | neigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | neige |
| Present (du) | neigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | neigt |
| Preterite (ich) | neigte |
| Participle II | geneigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | neigte |
| Imperative (singular) | neig |
| Imperative (plural) | neigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "neigen" mean in English?
- "neigen" means to tilt, to incline, or to tend (toward something). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "neigen"?
- "neigen" is pronounced /ˈnaɪ̯ɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "neigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "neigen" is "geneigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "neigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "neigen" becomes "neigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "neigen"?
- "neigen" is a verb in German.
