VERB
steuern/ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/to control; to steer; to operate
steuern is a German verb that means to control, to steer, or to operate. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɔɪ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steuerte" and the past participle is "gesteuert".
Definitions
1.to control the direction of something (a vehicle, a machine, etc.)(technology/transport)
a.to drive or steer a vehicle
Er steuert das Auto vorsichtig durch die enge Straße.—He carefully steers the car through the narrow street.
2.to direct or manage a process or activity(general/abstract)
a.to guide or influence an action or development
Die Regierung steuert die Wirtschaftspolitik des Landes.—The government controls the country's economic policy.
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 control, to steer, or to operate. 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.
