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/ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/

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noun

Abfahrtslauf

The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing.

Examples :

"Of all the alpine skiing events, downhill is known for its high speeds and daring racers. "

Von allen alpinen Ski-Events ist der Abfahrtslauf für seine hohen Geschwindigkeiten und wagemutigen Rennfahrer bekannt.

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noun

Abfahrt, Hangabfahrt

A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.

Examples :

"She trains hard for the downhill to improve her speed. "

Sie trainiert hart für die Abfahrt, um ihre Geschwindigkeit zu verbessern.

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verb

Abfahrt fahren

To take part in downhill skiing.

Examples :

"The students were excited to downhill ski at the mountain resort. "

Die Schüler waren aufgeregt, im Bergresort Abfahrt zu fahren.

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adjective

bergab, hangabwärts

Located down a slope or hill.

Examples :

"The downhill path to the park was muddy after the rain. "

Der bergab führende Weg zum Park war nach dem Regen schlammig.

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adjective

Bergab, abwärts

Going down a slope or a hill.

Examples :

"The downhill path was easier to walk than the uphill one. "

Der bergab führende Weg war leichter zu gehen als der bergauf führende.

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adjective

Einfach, leicht

(by extension) Easy.

Examples :

"Once I understood the main concept, the rest of the math test was downhill. "

Sobald ich das Hauptkonzept verstanden hatte, war der Rest des Mathetests einfach.

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adjective

Absteigend, sich verschlechternd

(by extension) Deteriorating, getting worse.

Examples :

"After Don made those tasteless remarks, our relationship with him went downhill."

Nachdem Don diese geschmacklosen Bemerkungen gemacht hatte, verschlechterte sich unsere Beziehung zu ihm.

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adverb

bergab

Examples :

"Because we got to the summit of the mountain, we could only go downhill from there."

Nachdem wir den Gipfel des Berges erreicht hatten, konnten wir von da an nur noch bergab gehen.

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