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“tend” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaɪ̯gn̩/

Example

Ich neige dazu, zu spät zu kommen.

I tend to be late.

Illustration for neigen (tend)

How to say “tend” in German

“Tend” in German is neigen.

A head or body tilts slightly to one side, and a person's judgment can tilt toward one choice.

Full entry for neigen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with neigen

In Konflikten neigt er dazu, Kompromisse zu suchen.

In conflicts, he tends to seek compromises.

Tips for using neigen

  • The figurative construction is neigen zu + dative, while dazu neigen, followed by an infinitive clause, is common in sentences such as the example.

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