Steuern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Steuern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to steer", "to control" or "to direct".

Essential properties of "steuern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: steuern
Simple past: steuerte
Participle: gesteuert

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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 "steuern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To direct, guide, or control"

Definition: "To direct, guide, or control something or someone."
Translation(s): to steer, to control, to direct, to guide
Synonym(s): lenken, leiten, führen
Related word(s): Steuerung, Steuergerät

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Kapitän steuert das Schiff durch den Sturm.The captain steers the ship through the storm.
Sie steuert ihr Unternehmen erfolgreich durch die Krise.She successfully steers her company through the crisis.
Der Pilot steuert das Flugzeug sicher zur Landebahn.The pilot safely steers the plane to the runway.

2.) "To pay taxes"

Definition: "To pay taxes or contributions to the state."
Translation(s): to pay taxes, to be taxed
Synonym(s): Steuern zahlen, versteuern
Related word(s): Steuer, Steuerzahler

📝 Some usage examples:

Jeder Bürger muss seine Einkünfte steuern.Every citizen must pay taxes on their income.
Das Unternehmen steuert jährlich Millionen an den Staat.The company pays millions to the state annually.
Wer mehr verdient, muss auch mehr steuern.Whoever earns more must also pay more taxes.

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