der Ansteig
Translation
rise, increase, ascent, slope
Examples
Der Ansteig der Preise ist besorgniserregend.
The rise in prices is concerning.
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 derived from the verb 'ansteigen' (to rise, to climb). It's composed of 'an-' (up) and 'steigen' (to climb).
Memory Tips
Imagine climbing ('steigen') 'up' ('an') a mountain. That upward path is the 'Ansteig'.