English–German

“tilted” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃʁɛːk/

Example

Das Bild ist schräg.

The picture is tilted.

Illustration for schräg (tilted)

How to say “tilted” in German

“Tilted” in German is schräg.

A surface or object leans diagonally instead of meeting the eye in straight alignment; beyond objects, the lean suggests unusualness.

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

Example sentences with schräg

Seine Bemerkung war schräg.

His remark was odd.

Tips for using schräg

  • After sein and in adverbial use, schräg stays uninflected, unlike its attributive forms.

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