adverb
bergab
downhill
The German word "bergab" is an adverb that means "downhill" or "down the mountain".
- It consists of:
- Berg: mountain
- ab: down or off
Similar words:
- "Talwärts" — towards the valley (downhill in a broader sense)
- "abwärts" — downwards
Difference:
- "Bergab" specifically implies movement downhill along a mountain or slope.
- "Talwärts" emphasizes moving toward a valley, which may be more general.
- "Abwärts" is a more general term for any downward direction, not necessarily on a mountain.
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Examples
Die Straße führt bergab.adverb
The road leads downhill.
Nach dem Regen liefen wir vorsichtig bergab.adverb
After the rain, we walked carefully downhill.
Mit dem Fahrrad geht es bergab viel schneller.adverb
It's much faster going downhill by bike.
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