German word

Abstieg

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌʃtiːk/

Meaning

  • masculine noundrop

Example

Der Beginn des Abstiegs der Temperatur war nachts.

The temperature began to drop at night.

Illustration for Abstieg (drop)

More examples

Nach mehreren schlechten Quartalen zeigte das Unternehmen einen deutlichen Abstieg der Nachfrage.

After several poor quarters, the company showed a marked drop in demand.

Core concept

A person moves from an elevated place toward a lower one, while the same downward movement can mark a falling number or rank.

Common phrases

  • Abstieg der Nachfrage

    drop in demand

  • Abstieg des Vertrauens

    drop in confidence

  • ein schneller Abstieg

    a rapid drop

Similar words

Rückgang: A decline in a recorded number, rate, or percentage.
Abnahme: A gradual decrease in amount or intensity.
Fall: A sudden, sharp drop in value or rank.
Senkung: A reduction in prices, taxes, or other set levels.

Definition in German

Abstieg bezeichnet das Hinabgehen oder Absinken von etwas, also das Sinken in Höhe, Zahl oder Rang.

Word origin

The noun "Abstieg" comes from the verb "absteigen", combining "ab-" with "steigen" to describe movement downward.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine: "der Abstieg", with the genitive "des Abstiegs" and plural "Abstiege".

Other meanings

  • relegationnoun
  • downfallnoun
  • descentnoun

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