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
Formed from the verb 'neigen' (to tend, to tilt) and the suffix '-ung', which creates feminine nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of 'neigen' as the action of leaning. 'Neigung' is the state of being leaned, i.e., an 'inclination' or 'slope'.