auf|steigen
Translation
to rise, to ascend, to be promoted, to mount
Examples
Rauch steigt aus dem Kamin auf.
Smoke is rising from the chimney.
Sie ist zur Abteilungsleiterin aufgestiegen.
She has been promoted to department head.
Der Radfahrer steigt auf sein Fahrrad auf.
The cyclist gets on his bicycle.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) to rise from sth. Smoke is rising from the chimney.
((to sth.)) to be promoted to sth. She was promoted to manager.
((onto sth.)) to mount sth. The rider mounts the horse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich erheben, ansteigen; Antonyms: absteigen, sinken
Etymology
From the prefix 'auf' (up) and the verb 'steigen' (to climb). Literally means 'to climb up'.
Memory Tips
Think of climbing UP ('auf') a STAIRcase ('steigen'). This applies to both physical climbing and career promotion.