adjective
vertical, upright, perpendicular
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Senkrecht is an adjective/adverb meaning 'vertical', 'upright' or 'perpendicular'. It is gradable: comparative 'senkrechter', superlative 'am senkrechtesten'. Antonym is waagerecht ('horizontal'). Used for orientations or directions (etwas senkrecht stellen/stehen). Commonly used in geometry, construction and everyday descriptions.
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Die Linie steht senkrecht zur Basislinie.
The line is perpendicular to the baseline.
Die Säule stand senkrecht, obwohl der Sturm viele Bäume umriss.
The pillar stood vertically, although the storm toppled many trees.
Das Bild hängt senkrecht an der Wand.
The picture is hanging vertically on the wall.
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Picture a tall pole standing exactly at a 90° angle to the ground — perfectly vertical.
Think 'sink-rect' — imagine a sink standing straight up in a rectangle to recall 'vertical'.
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Used to describe orientation or angles. Can be used both literally (objects, lines) and figuratively (a 'straight up' stance).