English–German

“tendency” in German

German

AlsoTendenz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈnaɪ̯gʊŋ/

Example

Er hat eine Neigung, immer zu spät zu kommen.

He has a tendency to be late all the time.

Illustration for Neigung (tendency)

How to say “tendency” in German

“Tendency” in German is Neigung.

A surface tilting toward one side, suggesting a person being drawn toward a choice or habit.

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

Example sentences with Neigung

Seine Neigung zu riskanten Entscheidungen wurde deutlich.

His tendency to make risky decisions became clear.

Tips for using Neigung

  • The usual construction is eine Neigung zu plus a dative noun, as in eine Neigung zu riskanten Entscheidungen.

Other German words for “tendency”

Die Tendenzen zeigen, dass immer mehr Leute von zu Hause arbeiten.

There is a tendency for more and more people to work from home.

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