inclined
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to be inclined to
To have a tendency or willingness to do something, or to lean toward a particular view.
Nach langem Überlegen bin ich geneigt, seinem Vorschlag zuzustimmen.
After thinking about it for a long time, I am inclined to agree with his proposal.
'Geneigt' (inclined) is the past participle of the verb 'neigen' (to incline/lean). This verb means both 'sich neigen' (to lean physically) and 'zu etwas neigen' (to have a tendency toward something). This double meaning of the verb explains the different meanings of the adjective.
Er neigt dazu, schnell wütend zu werden.
He tends to get angry quickly.
To express a tendency or willingness, the fixed structure 'geneigt sein, etwas zu tun' (to be inclined to do something) is used. It is always followed by an infinitive with 'zu'.
Ich bin geneigt, dir in diesem Punkt zuzustimmen.
I am inclined to agree with you on this point.
When 'geneigt' expresses a positive attitude toward a person, that person is in the dative. The fixed phrase is 'jemandem geneigt sein' (to be well disposed toward someone).
Der König war dem jungen Künstler sehr geneigt.
The king was very well disposed toward the young artist.
The form of address 'der geneigte Leser' (the dear reader) or 'der geneigte Zuhörer' (the dear listener) is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned phrase. It is found mainly in literary or journalistic texts to address the audience directly.
Der geneigte Zuhörer wird die Anspielung in meiner Rede bemerkt haben.
The dear listener will have noticed the allusion in my speech.
You can recognize the physical meaning of 'geneigt' (tilted/slanted) by the fact that it refers to concrete objects. Typical subjects are towers, trees, signs, or even the head.
Sie hörte ihm mit leicht geneigtem Kopf zu.
She listened to him with her head slightly tilted.
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'bereit' and 'geneigt' can both express that someone may want to do something. 'bereit' is more direct and clearer: the person shows that they can or want to do something. 'geneigt' is more cautious and formal. It is more like saying that someone is leaning toward a decision or action, but has not necessarily firmly agreed yet. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with willingness or agreement. In everyday language, people usually say 'bereit'. 'geneigt' fits better in formal conversations, with opinions, or when you want to express a cautious attitude.
Nach dem Gespräch ist sie geneigt, den neuen Plan zu unterstützen.
After the conversation, she is inclined to support the new plan.
Ich bin bereit, für die Reparatur etwas mehr zu bezahlen.
I am willing to pay a little more for the repair.