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 control or direct the movement of something(vehicles, travel)
a.to steer a vehicle (such as a car or ship)
Er kann das Schiff auch bei Sturm sicher steuern.—He can steer the ship safely even in a storm.
2.to operate or manage the functioning of something(technology, machines)
a.to control a machine or technical process
Ein Computer steuert den gesamten Produktionsablauf.—A computer controls the entire production process.
3.to lead or guide towards a goal(general, figurative)
a.to guide or direct a process or development
Die Regierung steuert das Land durch die Krise.—The government is steering the country through the crisis.
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.
