lateral

ˈlætərəl
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Translation of lateral from English into German,

Adjective

1.

outer edge

related to the side or sides
seitlich lateral
  • The lateral view of the building is impressive.Die seitliche Ansicht des Gebäudes ist beeindruckend.
2.

movement

moving or directed towards the side
seitlich lateral
  • The athlete made a quick lateral move to avoid a tackle.Der Athlet machte eine schnelle seitliche Bewegung, um einem Tackling auszuweichen.

Noun

1.

linguistics

TECH.
consonant sound made by airflow along the sides of the tongue
TECH.
Laterallaut m
  • The word 'lateral' starts with a lateral sound.Das Wort 'lateral' beginnt mit einem Laterallaut.
2.

sports

TECH.US
backward pass in American football
TECH.US
Seitwärtspass mLateralpass mQuerpass m
  • He made a lateral to his teammate during the play.Er machte einen Seitwärtspass zu seinem Teamkollegen während des Spiels.
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Expressions with lateral: examples in English and translations in German

Querdenken
Laterales Denken
Lateral thinking helped her find a unique solution.
Seitwärtsbewegung
The drill focused on quick lateral movement to dodge defenders.
Querdenker
Querdenkerin
She is a lateral thinker who finds unique solutions.
seitlicher Wechsel
Jobwechsel ohne Beförderung
She made a lateral move to a different department.
seitliche Versetzung
Versetzung auf gleicher Ebene
She accepted a lateral transfer to the marketing department.
Querpass
He made a lateral pass to his teammate.

Synonyms and analogies of lateral in English

Examples of lateral in a sentence

  • She felt a lateral shift in her career path.
  • He made a lateral shift to the left.
  • The crab's lateral movement was fascinating to watch.
  • Her lateral approach impressed the interviewers.
  • The team used lateral methods to innovate.
  • The lateral airflow was crucial for the sound.

Translations of "lateral" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
seitlichadj.

He painted a vibrant design along the lateral side of the fence.

Er malte ein lebendiges Design entlang der seitlichen Seite des Zauns.

seitlicheadj.

An increased number of bellows, however, reduces the lateral stability.

Die seitliche Stabilität verringert sich jedoch mit der Anzahl der Falten.

lateraladj.

They are able to accommodate axial, lateral and angular movements.

Die Bewegungen können axial, lateral oder angular kompensiert werden.

Noun
derLateralnm.

This stem system is available in lateral and standard models.

Dieses Schaftsystem ist in einer Lateral und Standard Ausführung erhältlich.

derQuereinsteigernm.

Even lateral entrants will then have a better chance in many professions.

Auch Quereinsteiger haben dann in vielen Berufen eine bessere Chance.

derQuerpassnm.

The coach praised the player for his quick lateral pass under pressure.

Der Trainer lobte den Spieler für seinen schnellen Querpass unter Druck.

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lateral: Examples and translations in context

He sketched the lateral views of the house for his project.

Er zeichnete die seitlichen Ansichten des Hauses für sein Projekt.

During the hike, they admired the lateral views of the mountains.

Während der Wanderung bewunderten sie den seitlichen Ausblick auf die Berge.

In basketball, a lateral move can create space for a shot.

Im Basketball kann ein seitlicher Schritt Raum für einen Wurf schaffen.

The perfect relationship between weight, lateral rigidity and vertical flexion.

Die Perfekte Relation zwischen Gewicht, seitlicher Steifigkeit und vertikaler Federung.

The upper jumper is fixed between the lateral elements of the window.

Der obere Jumper ist zwischen den seitlichen Elementen des Fensters befestigt.

Door status always under control with the lateral deadbolt kits.

Der Türstatus ist dank der seitlichen Riegel immer unter Kontrolle.

Our containers are available either with lateral gripping groove or with handles.

Unsere Container sind sowohl mit seitlicher Griffnut als auch mit Griffen erhältlich.

A clip is mounted to the lateral side of the handdle.

Ein Clip ist an der seitlichen Seite des Griffs angebracht.

See also:

lateral surfacelateral movementlateral sclerosis
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