No. 11,753 in German
talfahrt
"Downhill drive" or "decline."
In a sentence
Die Aktien der Firma erlebten eine dramatische Talfahrt.
The company's stocks experienced a dramatic downward trend.
In this sentence, 'Talfahrt' metaphorically describes a significant drop in value or performance, akin to a downward journey.
Nach der Talfahrt der Wirtschaft erholte sich die Infrastruktur langsam.
After the economic downturn, the infrastructure slowly recovered.
Here, 'Talfahrt' metaphorically conveys a decline in the economic situation.
Die Talfahrt der Wanderroute war steil und herausfordernd.
The descent of the hiking route was steep and challenging.
In this context, 'Talfahrt' literally refers to the descent or downward route of a hike.
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