steuern/ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/to steer; to control; to govern
steuern is a German verb that means to steer, to control, or to govern. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steuerte" and the past participle is "gesteuert".
Definitions
1.to steer or direct a vehicle, ship, or aircraft(vehicle/ship/aircraft)
a.to control the direction of a vehicle, ship, or aircraft
Er kann das Boot sicher steuern.—He can steer the boat safely.
2.to control, guide, or regulate a process or activity(process/activity)
a.to guide or manage an activity or process
Die Managerin steuert das Projekt zum Erfolg.—The manager is guiding the project to success.
3.to control or operate something technically or electronically(technology/automation)
a.to control a technical device or process electronically or mechanically
Mit dieser Software kann man die Maschine steuern.—With this software you can control the machine.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | steuern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | steuere |
| Present (du) | steuerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steuert |
| Preterite (ich) | steuerte |
| Participle II | gesteuert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | steuerte |
| Imperative (singular) | steuere |
| Imperative (plural) | steuert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "steuern" mean in English?
- "steuern" means to steer, to control, or to govern. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "steuern"?
- "steuern" is pronounced /ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "steuern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "steuern" is "gesteuert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "steuern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "steuern" becomes "steuerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "steuern"?
- "steuern" is a verb in German.
