das Gefälle

Plural: die Gefälle
Based on: fallen, ge-
Noun
1.

the incline, the gradient, the differential

Opposite: Steigung
(Looks like "gefallen", but it comes from "fallen" itself, and it's at its core about a downward slope. Can be physical, as well as the "differential" between poor and rich, for instance.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'Gefälle' have?

Gefälle has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the incline, the gradient, the differential.

What is the gender of 'Gefälle'?

das

What is the plural of 'Gefälle'?

die Gefälle

What is 'Gefälle' related to?

The word 'Gefälle' is related to fallen and ge-.

Where can I learn more about 'Gefälle'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.