adjective
horizontal, level
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Waagrecht means “horizontal” or “level”, describing something parallel to the horizon or even across a surface. It’s an adjective and gradable (comparative waagrechter; superlative am waagrechtsten). Not a participle or reflexive; no specific preposition. Often contrasted with senkrecht in German usage.
Examples
Der Tisch blieb waagrecht, nachdem der Monteur die Füße justierte.
The table remained level after the installer adjusted the feet.
Die Straße verläuft waagrecht, ohne nennenswerte Steigung.
The road runs horizontally, without any notable incline.
Das Regal muss waagrecht an der Wand montiert werden.
The shelf must be mounted level on the wall.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a carpenter using a spirit level to make something perfectly waagrecht.
Sounds like 'wag-rect' — imagine a straight wagging ruler that's perfectly horizontal.
Notes
Commonly used in technical and everyday contexts to indicate something is flat or parallel to the horizon. Synonymous with 'horizontal'.