NOUN
Abstieg/ˈapˌʃtiːk/descent; decline; relegation
Abstieg is a German noun that means descent, decline, or relegation. It is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtiːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Abstiege".
Definitions
1.the act of going downward, physical descent(movement/location)
a.the action of walking downward, especially on a path or mountain
Der Abstieg vom Gipfel war schwieriger als der Aufstieg.—The descent from the summit was more difficult than the ascent.
2.decline or worsening of a situation or position(abstract/process)
a.a move to a lower level (e.g., in hierarchy, status, etc.)
Der Abstieg in die zweite Liga war für den Verein ein schwerer Schlag.—The relegation to the second division was a hard blow for the club.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Abstieg | die Abstiege |
| Genitive | des Abstieges | der Abstiege |
| Dative | dem Abstieg | den Abstiegen |
| Accusative | den Abstieg | die Abstiege |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Abstieg" mean in English?
- "Abstieg" means descent, decline, or relegation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Abstieg"?
- "Abstieg" is pronounced /ˈapˌʃtiːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Abstieg" der, die, or das?
- "Abstieg" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Abstieg"?
- The plural of "Abstieg" is "Abstiege".
- What part of speech is "Abstieg"?
- "Abstieg" is a noun in German.
