How is the word schief translated from German to English

English translation
Askew
adjective

Nicht gerade; zur Seite gedreht.

Not straight; turned to one side.

Examples with “schief”

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  • Das Bild an der Wand hing schief. — The picture on the wall hung askew.

  • Nach dem langen Flug saß seine Krawatte schief. — After the long flight his tie was askew.

  • Sieht dieses Schild für dich schief aus? — Does that sign look askew to you?

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