die Steile
Translation
steepness, steep area
Examples
Er kletterte die Steile des Berges hinauf.
He climbed up the steep part of the mountain.
Grammar Patterns
the steepness of ((sth.)) die Steile ((et2)) The steepness of the slope was impressive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steilheit, Abhang
Etymology
This is the adjective 'steil' (steep) used as a noun.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the steep', similar to how English can use 'the deep'. It refers to a steep area.