steil
Translation
steep, precipitous, sheer, sharp
Examples
Der Weg zum Gipfel ist sehr steil.
The path to the summit is very steep.
Er hat eine steile Karriere gemacht.
He has had a rapid career.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is steep (predicative) The slope is steep.
a steep ((noun)) (attributive) We are walking up a steep path.
Similar Words
Synonyms: precipitous, sheer; Antonyms: flat, level
Etymology
From Old High German 'steigal', related to 'steigen' (to climb).
Memory Tips
A 'steil' path is so steep it feels like you could 'steal' a fall. It's related to 'steigen' (to climb).