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steep in German

steep in German is steil, Lauge, eintauchen — steep means rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

steep in German

steil
adj
Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
Lauge
noun
A liquid used in a steeping process
eintauchen
verb
einweichen
verb
eintauchen
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.
einweichen
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.
ziehen lassen
verb
To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

What does "steep" mean?

  1. adj Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.
    "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit."
  2. adj Very expensive or unreasonably high, said of a price.
    "Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep."
  3. verb To soak something in liquid, often to extract flavor.
    "Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking."

steep in a sentence

  • The trail became dangerously steep near the summit.
  • They drove up a steep hill to reach the cabin.
  • Fifty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep.
  • Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking.

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What is "steep" in German?

"steep" in German is steil, Lauge, eintauchen. steep means: Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

How do you use "steep" in a sentence?

Example: "The trail became dangerously steep near the summit." In German, "steep" is steil, Lauge, eintauchen.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "steep": steil, Lauge, eintauchen, einweichen, ziehen lassen.

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