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 increase something; to make something higher or greater(general)
a.to make something higher in amount, degree, or intensity
Die Firma steigerte ihre Produktion im letzten Jahr deutlich.—The company increased its production significantly last year.
2.to become higher or greater (about a person or thing itself)(reflexive use)
a.to improve or intensify oneself/itself
Er hat sich im Vergleich zum letzten Spiel deutlich gesteigert.—He improved significantly compared to the last game.
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.
