schräg
crooked · at an angle
Etwas ist nicht gerade, sondern steht oder liegt in einem Winkel.
The German word "schräg" is an adjective that means "diagonal," "slanting," "sloped," or generally any orientation that is not straight or perpendicular. Additionally, "schräg" can indicate something unconventional or quirky. Similar words in German include "geneigt" (inclined), "schief" (askew), and "neigen" (to tilt). It can also be used informally to describe something that is odd or unusual.
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Examples
Das Bild hängt ein bisschen schräg.adverb
The picture hangs a bit crooked.
Manchmal steht der Tisch schräg im Raum.adverb
Sometimes the table stands at an angle in the room.
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