steigen
Translation
to rise, to climb, to get on, to increase
Examples
Die Temperatur steigt.
The temperature is rising.
Er steigt auf den Berg.
He is climbing the mountain.
Sie steigt in den Bus.
She is getting on the bus.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) to climb on(to) sth. The child is climbing onto the chair.
((in+4)) to get into sth. (vehicle). He is getting into the train.
((aus+3)) to get out of sth. She is getting out of the car.
((intransitive)) to rise, increase. The prices are rising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: klettern (to climb), ansteigen (to rise); Antonyms: fallen (to fall), sinken (to sink)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stīgan'. Related to the English word 'stair'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stairs' to remember that 'steigen' means to go up or climb.