vertikal
vertical
The German word "vertikal" is an adjective that means "vertical". It is derived from the Latin word "verticalis", which refers to something that is upright or perpendicular to the horizon. "Vertikal" is often used to describe directions, orientations, or structures that run up and down rather than side to side.
Similar words in German include "senkrecht" (perpendicular) and "aufrecht" (upright). While "vertikal" specifically emphasizes alignment along a vertical axis, "senkrecht" is commonly used to describe angles of 90 degrees to a horizontal plane, and "aufrecht" conveys the idea of being in an upright position.
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Examples
Die Leiter steht vertikal.adverb
The ladder is vertical.
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