die Steilhanglage
Translation
steep hillside location, steep slope position
Examples
Der Wein wächst in einer Steilhanglage.
The wine grows on a steep hillside.
Grammar Patterns
in a steep hillside location in einer Steilhanglage The vines grow in a steep hillside location.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steillage
Etymology
A compound noun: Steil (steep) + Hang (slope) + Lage (location). Literally a 'steep-slope-location'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: Steil (steep) + Hang (slope) + Lage (location). It's a location on a steep slope, often used for vineyards.