English–German
“vertical” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzɛŋkʁɛçt/
Example
Er zeichnet eine senkrechte Linie an die Tafel.
He draws a vertical line on the blackboard.
How to say “vertical” in German
“Vertical” in German is senkrecht.
A wall meets a level floor at a clean right angle, with its edge rising upright.
Example sentences with senkrecht
Die Säule steht senkrecht zum Boden.
The column stands perpendicular to the ground.
Tips for using senkrecht
- For a relation, German commonly uses senkrecht zu with the dative, as in senkrecht zu einer Linie.