Neigen
Example: Viele Menschen neigen dazu, bei Stress unruhig zu werden.
Definition
"Neigen" means to have a tendency or inclination toward something, often referring to a natural or habitual predisposition. For example, in the phrase 'Viele Menschen neigen dazu, bei Stress unruhig zu werden,' it expresses that many people tend to become restless under stress.
Etymology
The German verb "neigen" originates from Old High German 'nīgan,' which means to incline or bend. This word is related to the English word 'nudge,' sharing a common root that conveys the idea of leaning or bending toward something. Did you know? The concept of 'neigen' captures both a physical and metaphorical leaning.
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"Neigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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