ADJECTIVE
steil/ʃtaɪ̯l/steep; abrupt; sharp
steil is a German adjective that means steep, abrupt, or sharp. It is pronounced /ʃtaɪ̯l/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "steiler" and "steilsten".
Definitions
1.rising or falling sharply; forming a sharp angle to the horizontal/vertical(geometry; physical feature)
a.rising or descending at a sharp angle
Der Weg zur Hütte ist sehr steil.—The path to the hut is very steep.
2.sudden or extreme (change, increase, etc.)(figurative; situation/process)
a.describing something that develops, increases, or decreases rapidly
Die Preise sind in den letzten Monaten steil gestiegen.—The prices have risen sharply in recent months.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | steil |
|---|---|
| Comparative | steiler |
| Superlative | steilsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "steil" mean in English?
- "steil" means steep, abrupt, or sharp. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "steil"?
- "steil" is pronounced /ʃtaɪ̯l/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "steil"?
- The comparative of "steil" is "steiler" and the superlative is "steilsten".
- What part of speech is "steil"?
- "steil" is a adjective in German.
