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to tend toward
To have an inclination, preference, or tendency for something, or to be inclined toward a certain behavior.
Bei unklaren Entscheidungen tendiere ich dazu, die sicherere Option zu wählen.
When decisions are unclear, I tend to choose the safer option.
to trend
To develop or move in a particular direction, especially with values, trends, or opinions.
Die Arbeitslosenzahlen tendieren seit einigen Monaten leicht nach unten.
Unemployment figures have been trending slightly downward for several months.
When 'tendieren' (to tend) expresses a personal inclination or preference, it is almost always used with the preposition 'zu' and the dative.
Ich tendiere zu dem blauen Kleid, es gefällt mir besser.
I'm tending toward the blue dress; I like it better.
The construction 'dazu tendieren, etwas zu tun' (to tend to do something) is very common. The word 'dazu' refers to the following infinitive clause with 'zu'.
Er tendiert dazu, bei Stress zu viel zu essen.
He tends to eat too much when stressed.
When it is about trends or developments, 'tendieren' (to trend/tend) often appears with an indication of direction. Typical formulations are 'tendieren nach oben/unten' (to trend upward/downward), 'tendieren gegen null' (to tend toward zero), or 'in eine Richtung tendieren' (to tend in one direction).
Die Preise für Immobilien tendieren weiter nach oben.
Real estate prices continue to trend upward.
to tend / to tilt
Both words describe a tendency toward a behavior or result. “Neigen” is particularly suited to a personal inclination or disposition, while “tendieren” can also describe developments, values, and opinions. Use “neigen” mainly for people and “tendieren” mainly for observable directions or decisions.
Die Preise für Wohnungen tendieren in dieser Stadt weiter nach oben.
Apartment prices in this city continue to trend upward.
Unter Stress neigt er dazu, schnell gereizt zu reagieren.
Under stress, he tends to become irritated quickly.
