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Answer by amadeusamadeus for What is the origin of the German word Hang?

It's derived from the precursors of the verb hängen ('to hang'), apparently during Late Middle High German times (15th century). Thus, it's also related to the Low German verb hangen which has been...

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What is the origin of the German word Hang?

Maybe I lack the knowledge of good sources for German etymology, but I haven't had much luck finding one for the word Hang, 'inclination; propensity; bias; a disposition, or liability towards...

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