Steil Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Steil" is mainly used as adjective meaning "steep", "precipitous" or "abrupt". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "steil"

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Meanings of "steil" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Having a very pronounced slope or incline"

"Steil", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der steile Bergpfad war für unerfahrene Wanderer eine Herausforderung.The steep mountain path was a challenge for inexperienced hikers.
  2. Sie mussten eine steile Treppe hinaufsteigen, um zum Gipfel zu gelangen.They had to climb a steep staircase to reach the summit.
  3. Das Dach des alten Hauses war ungewöhnlich steil.The roof of the old house was unusually steep.

2.) "Increasing or decreasing rapidly in a short time"

"Steil", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Inflation zeigte einen steilen Anstieg in den letzten Monaten.Inflation showed a sharp increase in recent months.
  2. Der steile Preisanstieg sorgte für Unruhe auf dem Markt.The sharp price increase caused unrest in the market.
  3. Die Statistik wies eine steile Kurve bei den Neuinfektionen auf.The statistics showed a steep curve for new infections.

3.) "Steeply or with a pronounced incline"

"Steil", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Weg führte steil bergauf zur Berghütte.The path led steeply uphill to the mountain hut.
  2. Das Flugzeug stieg steil in den Himmel auf.The airplane climbed steeply into the sky.
  3. Der Fluss fließt an dieser Stelle steil bergab.The river flows steeply downhill at this point.
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