die Neigung
Translation
inclination, tendency, liking, slope
Examples
Er hat künstlerische Neigungen.
He has artistic inclinations.
Die Neigung des Daches ist steil.
The slope of the roof is steep.
Sie fühlt eine starke Neigung zu ihm.
She feels a strong liking for him.
Grammar Patterns
Neigung ((zu+3)) inclination/tendency towards sth. He has an inclination for music.
Neigung ((für+4)) liking for sb. Her liking for him was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tendenz (tendency), Vorliebe (preference), Hang (propensity); Antonyms: Abneigung (aversion)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'neigen' (to tend, to tilt) plus the suffix '-ung', which forms feminine nouns from verbs.
Memory Tips
Since 'neigen' means to lean or tilt, a 'Neigung' is the result of that leaning: an 'inclination' or 'tendency'.