This is the 2923rd most frequent German word.
abstieg
"Abstieg" means "descent" or "decline" in English, often used in contexts like a drop in status, ranking, or physical descent.
In this sentence, 'Abstieg' refers to the physical act of descending or coming down from a higher place, specifically a mountain.
Der Abstieg vom Berg war anstrengend.
The descent from the mountain was exhausting.
Here, 'Abstieg' is used figuratively to denote a decline or demotion, specifically in the context of sports ranking.
Der Abstieg der Mannschaft in die zweite Liga war schwer zu verkraften.
The team's relegation to the second division was hard to cope with.
In this context, 'Abstieg' represents a figurative deterioration or decline in the financial state or status of an entity.