der Ansteig
Translation
rise, increase, ascent, slope
Examples
Der Ansteig der Preise ist besorgniserregend.
The rise in prices is worrying.
Der Ansteig zum Gipfel ist sehr steil.
The ascent to the summit is very steep.
Grammar Patterns
der Ansteig ((von sth. dat.)) the rise/increase of sth. The rise in temperatures is significant.
ein steiler/leichter Ansteig a steep/gentle slope There is a steep slope ahead of us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstieg, Erhöhung, Zunahme; Antonyms: Abfall (drop), Rückgang (decline)
Etymology
A noun formed from the verb 'ansteigen' (to rise, to climb). It combines 'an-' (up) and 'steigen' (to climb).
Memory Tips
Picture climbing ('steigen') 'up' ('an') a hill. This action or the slope itself is the 'Ansteig'.