der Abstieg
Translation
descent, decline, relegation, demotion
Examples
Der Abstieg vom Berg war schwierig.
The descent from the mountain was difficult.
Die Mannschaft kämpft gegen den Abstieg.
The team is fighting against relegation.
Der wirtschaftliche Abstieg war unvermeidlich.
The economic decline was unavoidable.
Grammar Patterns
((the relegation)) ((from sth.)) relegation from sth. The relegation from the first division was a disappointment.
((the relegation)) ((to sth.)) relegation to sth. The relegation to the second division was expected.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Niedergang (decline), der Fall (fall); Antonyms: der Aufstieg (ascent, promotion)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (down) and 'steigen' (to climb). Literally means 'to climb down'.
Memory Tips
Think of a team 'stepping down' ('ab-steigen') a league, which is 'relegation' ('Abstieg').