No. 12,329 in German
vertical
The German word "vertikal" means "vertical" in English, referring to something upright or perpendicular to the horizon.
In a sentence
Die Linie ist vertikal gezogen.
The line is drawn vertically.
Here, 'vertikal' is an adjective describing the characteristic orientation of the line being vertical.
Er stellte das Brett vertikal auf.
He placed the board vertically upright.
In this context, 'vertikal' describes the direction in which the board is standing or positioned, emphasizing its orientation.
Die vertikalen Balken des Zauns sind gleichmäßig verteilt.
The vertical bars of the fence are evenly spaced.
Here, 'vertikalen' modifies 'Balken' (bars), specifying that the bars are oriented in a vertical position.
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