No. 15,114 in German
steil
Steep.
In a sentence
Der Berg ist sehr steil.
The mountain is very steep.
Here, 'steil' describes the steep incline of the mountain, referring to the physical geography.
Das ist eine steile Karriere, die er hingelegt hat.
That's a rapid career path he has accomplished.
Here, 'steil' metaphorically describes the rapid ascent or progress in his career, indicating notable achievement.
Diese Aussage ist ganz schön steil.
This statement is quite bold.
In this context, 'steil' is used informally to describe a bold or daring statement, extending beyond literal or metaphorical inclines into personal expression.
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