bergauf
uphill
Es beschreibt eine Richtung, bei der man nach oben auf einen Hügel oder eine Erhebung geht.
The German word "bergauf" is an adverb and adjective meaning "uphill" or "upwards". It is composed of two words:
- Berg: mountain
- auf: up/on
So, "bergauf" literally means "up the mountain."
Similar words or expressions include:
- aufwärts (upwards)
- nach oben (upwards)
- bergab (downhill, opposite meaning)
Difference:
While "bergauf" specifically refers to moving uphill or making progress (sometimes metaphorically referring to improvement), "aufwärts" and "nach oben" are more general and refer to any upward direction, not necessarily on a mountain or incline.
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Examples
Wir wandern gerade bergauf.adverb
We are hiking uphill right now.
Viele Radfahrer fahren gern bergauf, um sich auszupowern.adverb
Many cyclists like to ride uphill to exhaust themselves.
Manchmal gehen Menschen bergauf, um die Aussicht zu genießen.adverb
Sometimes people go uphill to enjoy the view.
Viele Wanderer laufen gern bergauf, um neue Orte zu entdecken.adverb
Many hikers like to walk uphill to discover new places.
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