English–German

“steep” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃtaɪ̯l/

Example

Der steile Weg ist gefährlich.

The steep path is dangerous.

Illustration for steil (steep)

How to say “steep” in German

“Steep” in German is steil.

A road, slope, or wall rises or falls sharply, leaving little level ground between its ends.

Full entry for steil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with steil

Der steile Hügel machte uns schnell müde.

The steep hill quickly made us tired.

Tips for using steil

  • Steil also describes sharp upward changes in prices, numbers, or curves, so the context can be physical or figurative.

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