No. 2,923 in German
abstieg
"Abstieg" means "descent" or "decline" in English, often used in contexts like a drop in status, ranking, or physical descent.
In a sentence
Der Abstieg vom Berg war anstrengend.
The descent from the mountain was exhausting.
In this sentence, 'Abstieg' refers to the physical act of descending or coming down from a higher place, specifically a mountain.
Der Abstieg der Mannschaft in die zweite Liga war schwer zu verkraften.
The team's relegation to the second division was hard to cope with.
Here, 'Abstieg' is used figuratively to denote a decline or demotion, specifically in the context of sports ranking.
Der wirtschaftliche Abstieg des Unternehmens war bedauerlich.
The economic decline of the company was regrettable.
In this context, 'Abstieg' represents a figurative deterioration or decline in the financial state or status of an entity.
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