This is the 11753rd most frequent German word.
talfahrt
"Downhill drive" or "decline."
In this sentence, 'Talfahrt' metaphorically describes a significant drop in value or performance, akin to a downward journey.
Die Aktien der Firma erlebten eine dramatische Talfahrt.
The company's stocks experienced a dramatic downward trend.
Here, 'Talfahrt' metaphorically conveys a decline in the economic situation.
Nach der Talfahrt der Wirtschaft erholte sich die Infrastruktur langsam.
After the economic downturn, the infrastructure slowly recovered.
In this context, 'Talfahrt' literally refers to the descent or downward route of a hike.