Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To lean, or make something lean until it loses balance.
Natural examples
Der Wind kippte den leichten Sonnenschirm um.
The wind toppled the lightweight parasol.
Das Glas kippte auf dem unebenen Tisch.
The glass tipped over on the uneven table.
Kipp die Kiste vorsichtig auf die Seite.
Carefully tip the box onto its side.
Usage note
Kippen can be transitive or intransitive: wind tips the ladder; the ladder tips. Its perfect uses haben.
Mini-lesson: kippen
To lean, or make something lean until it loses balance. Kippen can be transitive or intransitive: wind tips the ladder; the ladder tips. Its perfect uses haben.
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