English–German
“horizontal” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈvaːkʁɛçt/
Example
Ein waagrechter Strich trennt die Felder.
A horizontal line separates the fields.
How to say “horizontal” in German
“Horizontal” in German is waagrecht.
A straight line or surface runs level from side to side, like a shelf held evenly at both ends.
Example sentences with waagrecht
Die Wasserwaage zeigt waagrecht an.
The spirit level shows that it is horizontal.
Tips for using waagrecht
- Waagrecht is especially common in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while waagerecht is more widespread elsewhere in German-speaking areas.