No. 4,451 in German
kippen
"To tilt, tip, or overturn."
In a sentence
Ich kippe die Flasche, um das Wasser auszugießen.
I tilt the bottle to pour out the water.
Here 'kippen' is used to describe tilting an object to facilitate the pouring of its contents, emphasizing a physical action.
Der Stuhl kippt, wenn man sich zu weit nach hinten lehnt.
The chair tips over when you lean too far back.
In this instance, 'kippen' illustrates the act of an object tipping or overturning due to imbalance.
Das Wetter könnte schnell kippen und plötzlich regnerisch werden.
The weather could shift quickly and suddenly become rainy.
In this sentence, 'kippen' conveys a figurative change, specifically a rapid shift in conditions or circumstances.
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