Steigung
dieNounincline, gradient, slope
English translations
- 01
gradient
- 02
inclination
- 03
slope
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Grad, um den etwas an Höhe zunimmt, oft im Bezug auf eine Straße oder einen Berg.
- English meaning
- Incline, slope
- Synonym
- Anstieg, Gefälle
- German example
- Die Steigung des Berges war sehr anstrengend.
- English example
- The incline of the mountain was very strenuous.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Steigung
- Plural Form
- die Steigungen
Related words
- Besteigung
ascent
- Besteigung
climb
- Besteigung
mounting
- Thronbesteigung
The act of a monarch ascending the throne and beginning their reign.
- Besteigung
Climbing
- geneigt
Inclined means that someone has a tendency, preference, or willingness to do something, or that something has a certain slope or inclination.
- Gradient
Gradient
- gegengleich
Opposite, inverse, additive inverse
- Gerätschaft
Equipment
- geneigt
Inclined means that someone has a tendency, preference, or willingness to do something, or that something has a certain slope or inclination.
Example sentences with “Steigung”
Die Straße hat eine starke Steigung. (The road has a steep incline.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Steigung the same as Neigung?
In geometry, yes, but 'Steigung' usually refers to terrain or mathematical slope, while 'Neigung' can also mean personal inclination or preference.