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slope in German

slope in German is Hang, Abhang, Steigung — slope means a stretch of ground that rises or falls at an angle; or the steepness of any such surface or line.

slope in German

Hang
noun
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
Abhang
noun
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
Steigung
noun
An area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward.
Gefälle
noun
The degree to which a surface tends upward or downward.
Steigung
noun
The degree to which a surface tends upward or downward.
Steigung
noun
(mathematics, of a line, with respect to a fixed coordinate system) The ratio of the vertical and horizontal distances between two points lying on the line.
Steigung
noun
(mathematics, of a curve at a given point; sometimes proscribed, see Usage notes) The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point.
Ableitung
noun
(mathematics, of a curve at a given point; sometimes proscribed, see Usage notes) The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point.
Gradient
noun
(mathematics, of a curve at a given point; sometimes proscribed, see Usage notes) The slope of the line tangent to the curve at the given point.
Dachschräge
noun
The angle a roof surface makes with the horizontal, expressed as a ratio of the units of vertical rise to the units of horizontal length (sometimes referred to as run).
Schlitzauge
noun
(vulgar, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of Chinese or other East Asian descent.
Schlitzi
noun
(vulgar, offensive, ethnic slur) A person of Chinese or other East Asian descent.
ausschrägen
verb
(transitive) To form with a slope; to give an oblique or slanting direction to; to incline or slant.

What does "slope" mean?

  1. noun A stretch of ground that rises or falls at an angle; or the steepness of any such surface or line.
    "The skiers headed down the steepest slope on the mountain."
  2. verb To rise or fall at a steady angle.
    "The garden slopes gently down toward the river."

slope in a sentence

  • The skiers headed down the steepest slope on the mountain.
  • The slope of the roof lets rain drain off quickly.
  • The garden slopes gently down toward the river.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "slope" in German?

"slope" in German is Hang, Abhang, Steigung. slope means: A stretch of ground that rises or falls at an angle; or the steepness of any such surface or line.

How do you use "slope" in a sentence?

Example: "The skiers headed down the steepest slope on the mountain." In German, "slope" is Hang, Abhang, Steigung.

Are there other ways to say "slope" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "slope": Hang, Abhang, Steigung, Gefälle, Ableitung, Gradient.

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