steuern
Translation
to steer, to control, to navigate, to contribute
Examples
Der Pilot steuert das Flugzeug.
The pilot steers the plane.
Sie steuert das Unternehmen durch die Krise.
She is guiding the company through the crisis.
Man kann die Heizung zentral steuern.
You can control the heating centrally.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) steuern to steer/control sth. The pilot steers the plane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lenken (to steer), leiten (to lead), kontrollieren (to control)
Etymology
From Old High German 'stiuren' (to support, steer). Related to the English word 'to steer'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'steering' wheel. The noun 'das Steuer' means steering wheel. Be careful not to confuse it with 'die Steuer', which means tax.