VERB
steigern/ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡɐn/to increase; to raise; to intensify
steigern is a German verb that means to increase, to raise, or to intensify. It is pronounced /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steigerte" and the past participle is "gesteigert".
Definitions
1.to make something become greater or stronger(general)
a.to increase the amount, value, or intensity of something
Die Firma steigert jedes Jahr ihre Produktion.—The company increases its production every year.
b.reflexive: to become more intense, stronger
Die Spannung steigert sich bis zum Ende des Films.—The tension increases until the end of the movie.
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 intensify. 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.
