No. 4,207 in German
bergab
"Downhill."
In a sentence
Der Wanderer ging langsam bergab, den Weg hinunter.
The hiker went slowly downhill, down the path.
'Bergab' describes the physical movement going downhill.
Nach diesem Ereignis ging es mit seiner Karriere bergab.
After this event, his career went downhill.
'Bergab' is used metaphorically to indicate decline or worsening.
Das Auto rollte unkontrolliert bergab.
The car rolled uncontrollably downhill.
'Bergab' conveys the literal directional movement downhill.
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