die Tiefenachse
Translation
depth axis, z-axis
Examples
Die Tiefenachse wird oft als Z-Achse bezeichnet.
The depth axis is often called the z-axis.
Bewegen Sie das Objekt entlang der Tiefenachse.
Move the object along the depth axis.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The depth axis defines the third dimension.
((entlang+2)) along... The object moves along the depth axis.
Similar Words
Synonym: Z-Achse (z-axis)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tiefe' (depth) and 'Achse' (axis). It literally means 'depth axis'.
Memory Tips
In a 3D coordinate system, you have X and Y. The 'Tiefenachse' is the Z-axis, representing 'depth'.