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
Picture steering a car against a heavy crosswind to keep it in its lane. You are 'steering against' the wind.