steep

stiːp
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Translation of steep into German,

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Adjective

1.

geography

having a slope approaching the perpendicular
steil abschüssig steil abfallend
  • The mountain trail was steep and challenging.Der Bergpfad war steil und herausfordernd.
2.

expensive

US
unduly high or unreasonable in cost
US
  • The concert tickets were a bit steep.Die Konzertkarten waren etwas teuer.
3.

challenge

excessively demanding or ambitious
  • The project deadline was steep for the team.Die Projektfrist war anspruchsvoll für das Team.
4.

intensity

Rare
extreme or far-fetched in nature
Rare
  • His explanation seemed a bit steep to believe.Seine Erklärung schien ein wenig weit hergeholt, um sie zu glauben.

Verb

1.

cooking

tr.
soak something in liquid to extract flavor
tr.
  • Steep the tea leaves in hot water.Die Teeblätter in heißem Wasser ziehen lassen.
2.

deeply filled

intr.
become completely filled with a quality or feeling
intr.
  • She steeped herself in the culture of the city.Sie durchdrang sich mit der Kultur der Stadt.

Noun

1.

growth

RareUS
sharp increase or rise
RareUS
starker Anstieg steiler Anstieg
  • The steep in prices was unexpected..Der starke Anstieg der Preise war unerwartet
2.

geography

Rare
the side of a mountain with a sharp incline
Rare
  • The climbers faced a challenging steep.Die Kletterer standen vor einem herausfordernden Steilhang.
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Expressions with steep: examples in English and translations in German

hoher Preis
The new phone comes with a steep price.
das ist ganz schön happig
The ticket price is $100? That's pretty steep!
durchdrungen sein von
The community was steeped in prejudice against outsiders.
steile Lernkurve
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
sich vertiefen
sich einarbeiten
She steeped herself in the study of ancient history.
ziemlich steil
recht steil
The mountain path is quite steep.

Images of steep

  • steep: the side of a mountain with a sharp incline
    (geography) Steilhang

Synonyms and analogies of steep in English

Examples of steep in a sentence

  • The road became steep as we approached the village.
  • The price for that handbag is steep.
  • Hotel rates during the festival are steep.
  • The steep learning curve was daunting.
  • Her expectations were steep for the new recruits.
  • The price of the concert tickets was steep.

Translations of "steep" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
steiladj.

Please go down the stairs carefully; they are quite steep.

Bitte geh vorsichtig die Treppe hinunter; sie ist ziemlich steil.

starkadj.

These machines are ideal for confined job sites with steep gradients.

Sie eignen sich hervorragend für enge Baustellen mit starken Steigungen.

schroffadj.

Waterfalls and gorges are also on the wayside of the levadas as steep rugged cliffs.

Wasserfälle und Schluchten liegen ebenso am Wegrand der Levadas wie schroff abfallende Kliffs.

abschüssigadj.

The plot is located on a road that is quite steep.

Das Grundstück befindet sich an einer Landstraße, die recht abschüssig ist.

schroffeadj.

The steep folded mountains and the desert terrain offer unrivalled opportunities for excursions.

Das schroffe Faltengebirge und die Wüstenlandschaft bieten zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für Ausflüge.

Verb
einweichenv.

You should steep the spices overnight for a richer flavor in the curry.

Du solltest die Gewürze über Nacht einweichen, um ein intensiveres Aroma im Curry zu erzielen.

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steep: Examples and translations in context

Switching from traditional retail to e-commerce presented a steep learning curve.

Der Umstieg vom klassischen Einzelhandel zum E-Commerce war eine steile Lernkurve.

Despite the warnings, he recklessly climbed the steep cliff.

Trotz der Warnungen kletterte er unbesonnen die steile Klippe hinauf.

The new chum on our hiking team struggled with the steep trail.

Der Anfänger in unserem Wanderteam hatte mit dem steilen Weg zu kämpfen.

Tourists screamed as the roller coaster barreled down the first steep drop.

Die Touristen schrien, als die Achterbahn den ersten steilen Abhang dahinfegte.

A steep batter can make a structure susceptible to landslides.

Eine steile Böschung kann ein Bauwerk anfällig für Erdrutsche machen.

After heavy rains, some cuts in the hillside became dangerously steep.

Nach starken Regenfällen wurden einige Durchgänge im Hang gefährlich steil.

A steep learning curve often discourages beginners from continuing an activity.

Eine steile Lernkurve entmutigt oft Anfänger, eine Aktivität fortzusetzen.

The hikers climbed the steep mountain peaks one after another on their expedition.

Die Wanderer erklommen auf ihrer Expedition einer nach dem anderen die steilen Berggipfel.

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steep climbquite steep
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