English–German
“tilt” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkɪpən/
Example
Er kippt den Kopf leicht zur Seite.
He tilts his head slightly to one side.
How to say “tilt” in German
“Tilt” in German is kippen.
A container tips to one side so its contents run out; the same motion describes a tilted head and, colloquially, a drink going down quickly.
Example sentences with kippen
Die Stimmung im Raum kippt nach der Diskussion.
The mood in the room changes after the discussion.
Tips for using kippen
- In the drinking sense, kippen is colloquial; ein Bier kippen means to drink a beer quickly, not simply to pour it.