Translation of German word "steigen" to English
steigen
/ʃtaɪ̯ɡən/
Meaning
VerbTo move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground. To move upwards.
How to use
The strong verb steigen ('to climb / rise / step / scale') conjugates: steigt, stieg, ist gestiegen. Because it denotes movement and location change, it always requires sein as its perfect auxiliary. It is the antonym of sinken.
🇬🇧 English
to rise
Example
Von meinen Schritten gestört, erhoben sich die Vögel über die Baumwipfel.
Disturbed by my footsteps, the birds rose above the treetops.
Diese Ulme erreicht eine Höhe von siebzig Fuß.
This elm tree reaches a height of seventy feet.
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Common phrases
- Preise steigen— prices rise / go up (plural subject)
- in das Auto einsteigen— to get into the car (usually 'einsteigen')
- auf einen Berg steigen— to climb / scale a mountain (accusative direction)
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich bin/habe gestiegen
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #280 in German
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The German word "steigen" is defined as: "To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground. To move upwards."
What does the German word "steigen" mean?▼
The German word "steigen" means "to rise" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Von meinen Schritten gestört, erhoben sich die Vögel über die Baumwipfel." (which translates as "Disturbed by my footsteps, the birds rose above the treetops.").
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