This is the 12329th most frequent German word.
vertical
The German word "vertikal" means "vertical" in English, referring to something upright or perpendicular to the horizon.
Here, 'vertikalen' modifies 'Balken' (bars), specifying that the bars are oriented in a vertical position.
Die vertikalen Balken des Zauns sind gleichmäßig verteilt.
The vertical bars of the fence are evenly spaced.
Here, 'vertikal' is an adjective describing the characteristic orientation of the line being vertical.
Die Linie ist vertikal gezogen.
The line is drawn vertically.
In this context, 'vertikal' describes the direction in which the board is standing or positioned, emphasizing its orientation.