Nomen

der Steg

jetty, pier, footbridge, catwalk

Das Boot liegt am Steg.

The boat is at the jetty.

Wir gingen über den schmalen Steg.

We walked over the narrow footbridge.

((at sth.)) to be at sth. The boat is at the jetty.

((over sth.)) to go over sth. We walked over the narrow footbridge.

Synonyms: Brücke (bridge), Pier, Anlegestelle (landing stage)

From Old High German 'steg', related to 'steigen' (to climb, step). It signifies a path one steps on.

Imagine taking careful 'steps' on a narrow wooden 'Steg' over water. The sound is similar to 'stick' or 'stage'.

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