German word

Talfahrt

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaːlˌfaːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • feminine noundecline

Example

An den Börsen setzte die Talfahrt der Aktienkurse ein.

On the stock markets, stock prices began to decline.

Illustration for Talfahrt (decline)

More examples

Die Talfahrt der Besucherzahlen verunsicherte die Veranstalter.

The decline in visitor numbers unsettled the organizers.

Core concept

A chart line leaving a high ridge and continuing down toward a valley.

Common phrases

  • Talfahrt der Stimmung

    decline in mood

  • Talfahrt der Besucherzahlen

    decline in visitor numbers

  • Talfahrt des Interesses

    decline in interest

Similar words

Rückgang: A decrease in an amount, level, or value.
Abwärtstrend: A long-term downward trend in a value or indicator.
Einbruch: A sharp drop in a figure or price over a short time.
Sturz: A sudden, steep fall in a value or price.

Definition in German

Talfahrt bezeichnet einen deutlichen Rückgang von Kursen, Preisen oder Stimmungen.

Word origin

Talfahrt combines Tal, meaning 'valley', with Fahrt, meaning 'journey' or 'ride', and the resulting downhill image became a metaphor for decline.

Usage tips

  • Talfahrt is feminine, so the standard form is die Talfahrt, with der Talfahrt in the genitive or dative singular.

Other meanings

  • plungenoun
  • descentnoun
  • slumpnoun

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