die Steilhanglage
Translation
steep hillside location
Examples
Der Wein wächst in einer Steilhanglage.
The wine grows on a steep hillside.
Grammar Patterns
on a steep hillside on a steep hillside The vines grow on a steep hillside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Steillage
Etymology
A compound word: Steil (steep) + Hang (slope) + Lage (location). It literally means 'steep-slope-location'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word: Steil (steep) + Hang (slope) + Lage (location). This term is very common in viticulture (winemaking).