die Steigung
Translation
slope, gradient, incline, rise
Examples
Die Straße hat eine starke Steigung.
The road has a steep slope.
Die Steigung der Kurve zeigt das Wachstum.
The slope of the curve shows the growth.
Grammar Patterns
to have a gradient of ((sth.)) eine Steigung von ((et3)) haben The road has a gradient of ten percent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstieg, Neigung; Antonyms: Gefälle
Etymology
From the verb 'steigen' (to climb, rise) and the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'steigen' (to climb). A 'Steigung' is a place where you have to climb, i.e., a slope or incline.