VERB
steigern/ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡɐn/to increase; to raise; to boost
steigern is a German verb that means to increase, to raise, or to boost. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steigerte" and the past participle is "gesteigert".
Definitions
1.to increase something; to make something higher, larger, stronger(transitive, quantity/intensity)
a.to make bigger, stronger, or more
Die Firma möchte ihre Produktion steigern.—The company wants to increase its production.
2.to become greater or more intense (itself)(reflexive, intensity)
a.to intensify; to become stronger
Die Spannung im Raum steigerte sich.—The tension in the room increased.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | steigern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | steigere |
| Present (du) | steigerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steigert |
| Preterite (ich) | steigerte |
| Participle II | gesteigert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | steigerte |
| Imperative (singular) | steiger |
| Imperative (plural) | steigert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "steigern" mean in English?
- "steigern" means to increase, to raise, or to boost. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "steigern"?
- "steigern" is pronounced /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "steigern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "steigern" is "gesteigert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "steigern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "steigern" becomes "steigerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "steigern"?
- "steigern" is a verb in German.
