senkrecht

vertical

English translations

  1. 01

    vertical

  2. 02

    perpendicular

  3. 03

    upright

Word details

German meaning
Im rechten Winkel zu einer horizontalen Ebene, vertikal.
English meaning
vertical, perpendicular
Synonym
vertikal, lotrecht
German example
Die Linie verläuft senkrecht nach oben.
English example
The line runs vertically upwards.
Opposite of
vertical (perpendicular to some roughly horizontal line, e.g. the surface of the earth)horizontal / waagerecht

Example sentences with “senkrecht”

  1. Stelle das Brett senkrecht auf. (Stand the board up vertically.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of 'senkrecht'?

The opposite is 'waagerecht' (horizontal).