die Steigung
Translation
slope, grade, incline, rise
Examples
Die Straße hat eine starke Steigung.
The road has a steep grade.
Die Steigung der Kurve zeigt das Wachstum.
The slope of the curve shows the growth.
Grammar Patterns
to have a grade of ((sth.)) eine Steigung von ((et3)) haben The road has a grade of ten percent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Anstieg, Neigung; Antonyms: Gefälle
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'steigen' (to climb, rise) plus the noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the verb 'steigen' (to climb). A 'Steigung' is what you climb up—a slope or grade.