Example: Der Aufstieg zum Gipfel dauerte den ganzen Tag.
Definition
"Der Aufstieg" refers to the act or process of ascending or climbing, often used to describe the physical climb up a mountain or hill. It can also mean the rise or advancement in status or position. For example, "Der Aufstieg zum Gipfel dauerte den ganzen Tag" means the climb to the summit took all day.
Translations
the ascent
el ascenso
de klim
l'ascens
l'ascension
Etymology
"Der Aufstieg" is a German noun formed by combining "auf" meaning 'up' and "stieg," derived from "steigen" meaning 'to climb.' The term literally translates to 'the ascent' or 'the climb.' Did you know that "steigen" has roots in Old High German "stīgan," which also meant to rise or climb?
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"Der Aufstieg" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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the ascent