No. 4,515 in German
neigt
"Neigt" means "inclines" or "tends" in English.
In a sentence
Sie neigt dazu, über ihre Gefühle zu sprechen.
She tends to talk about her feelings.
The word 'neigt' in this sentence is used to express a tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior, focusing on the predisposition of an individual.
Das Glas neigt sich langsam zur Seite.
The glass slowly tilts to the side.
Here, 'neigt sich' describes a physical movement, indicating that the object moves or inclines towards a certain direction.
Er neigt sich höflich, um zu grüßen.
He bows politely to greet.
In this usage, 'neigt sich' refers to the act of inclining one's body as a gesture, typically implying respect or greeting.
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