fern|steuern
Translation
to remote control, to control remotely
Examples
Er kann das Auto fernsteuern.
He can remote control the car.
Die Drohne wird ferngesteuert.
The drone is remote-controlled.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to remote control (sth.) He remote controls the model airplane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lenken, dirigieren
Etymology
From 'fern' (far, remote) + 'steuern' (to steer, control). Literally 'to steer from afar'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: FERN (far) + STEUERN (steer). Picture steering a toy car from far away.