gegengesteuert
Translation
counteracted, counter-steered
Examples
Die Regierung hat der Krise schnell gegengesteuert.
The government quickly counteracted the crisis.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. dat.)) gegensteuern to counteract ((sth.)) One must counteract the negative development.
Similar Words
entgegengewirkt (counteracted), bekämpft (fought)
Etymology
From 'gegen' (against) + 'steuern' (to steer). Literally 'steered against'.
Memory Tips
Imagine steering a boat against a strong current to stay on course. You are 'steering against' it.