schräggestellt

Schräggestellt is a German adjective that translates to "slanted," "tilted," or "inclined" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe objects or positions that are not perfectly vertical or horizontal. In typography, the term schräggestellt refers to italicized text, where the letters are leaned to the right. This is distinct from oblique text, which is typically just a mechanically slanted version of the regular font. The use of schräggestellt in writing can serve to emphasize a word or phrase, indicate a foreign word, or represent a particular style. Beyond typography, the word can describe physical objects that are out of alignment. For example, a "schräggestelltes Bild" would be a picture hanging crookedly on a wall. Similarly, a "schräggestellte Säule" might refer to a column that is leaning precariously. The degree of inclination can vary, but the core meaning remains a deviation from a standard upright or level orientation. It implies a state of being not straight or perpendicular.