German Conversation · Level 43
73 words
German word
Tendenz
Pronunciation
IPA/tɛnˈdɛnts/
Meaning
- feminine nountendency
Example
Die Tendenzen zeigen, dass immer mehr Leute von zu Hause arbeiten.
There is a tendency for more and more people to work from home.
More examples
Aktuelle Umfragen zeigen eine wachsende Tendenz zur Nutzung digitaler Dienste.
Current surveys show a growing tendency to use digital services.
Core concept
An arrow showing the direction in which a series of actions or changes is gradually heading.
Common phrases
eine wachsende Tendenz
a growing tendency
eine abnehmende Tendenz
a declining tendency
eine deutliche Tendenz
a clear tendency
Similar words
Trend: A direction of change that spreads through society or public opinion over a relatively short time.
Entwicklung: The way something changes gradually and in stages over time.
Neigung: A person's or group's inclination toward certain actions or views.
Anzeichen: A visible clue or early sign that a change is taking place.
Definition in German
Richtung, in der sich Verhalten oder Entwicklungen tendenziell bewegen
Word origin
Tendenz entered German through French tendance from Latin tendentia, based on tendere, meaning to stretch or head toward.
Usage tips
- Tendenz is feminine, and its plural is Tendenzen without an umlaut.
Other meanings
- trendnoun
Opposites
- Gegentrendcountertrendnoun
- Stagnationstagnationnoun
Related words
- Tendenzwendetrend reversalnoun
- tendenzielltendingadjective