VERB
steigen/ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡŋ̍/to climb; to rise; to get on/in
steigen is a German verb that means to climb, to rise, or to get on/in. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡŋ̍/. In conjugation, the simple past is "stieg" and the past participle is "gestiegen".
Definitions
1.to climb or go upward (physically)(movement upward)
a.to move upwards, to ascend
Wir steigen auf den Berg.—We are climbing the mountain.
2.to increase or go up (abstract or measured value)(increase)
a.to rise, increase (prices, numbers, etc.)
Die Preise sind in letzter Zeit stark gestiegen.—Prices have risen sharply recently.
3.to get on or into a vehicle(entering vehicle)
a.to board, get in/on (a vehicle)
Bitte steigen Sie in den Bus ein.—Please board the bus.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | steigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | steige |
| Present (du) | steigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steigt |
| Preterite (ich) | stieg |
| Participle II | gestiegen |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stiege |
| Imperative (singular) | steig |
| Imperative (plural) | steigt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "steigen" mean in English?
- "steigen" means to climb, to rise, or to get on/in. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "steigen"?
- "steigen" is pronounced /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡŋ̍/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "steigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "steigen" is "gestiegen", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "steigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "steigen" becomes "stieg" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "steigen"?
- "steigen" is a verb in German.
