German Word · Intermediate
neigen
to be inclined, to tend towards, to have a preference for
Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪ̯ɡən/
Meaning
to be inclined, to tend towards, to have a preference for
Example
Die Sträucher neigen ihre Zweige.
The shrubs are lowering their twigs.
Practice tips
- Practice neigen out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.