Steigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Steigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "ascend", "go up" or "climb".

Essential properties of "steigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: steigen
  • Simple past: stieg
  • Participle: gestiegen

See full conjugation of steigen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "steigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To ascend/go up to an elevated place"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er steigt die Treppe hinauf.He goes up the stairs.
  2. Die Preise steigen ständig.Prices are constantly rising.
  3. Das Flugzeug steigt in die Luft.The airplane ascends into the air.

2.) "To increase (quantity, intensity, value)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Temperaturen steigen im Sommer.Temperatures rise in summer.
  2. Die Spannung steigt während des Films.The tension rises during the film.
  3. Die Nachfrage nach Bio-Produkten steigt.The demand for organic products is increasing.

3.) "To get into a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er steigt in den Bus.He gets on the bus.
  2. Wir steigen ins Auto.We get in the car.
  3. Sie steigen in den Zug.They get on the train.

4.) "To get out of a vehicle"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er steigt aus dem Bus.He gets off the bus.
  2. Wir steigen aus dem Auto.We get out of the car.
  3. Sie steigen aus dem Zug.They get off the train.

5.) "To participate in an activity/situation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er steigt ins Geschäft ein.He enters the business.
  2. Sie steigt in das Projekt ein.She gets involved in the project.
  3. Wir steigen in die Diskussion ein.We join the discussion.
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