steigen
Translation
to rise, to climb, to increase
Examples
Die Preise steigen jedes Jahr.
Prices rise every year.
Wir steigen auf den hohen Berg.
We are climbing the high mountain.
Er steigt in den Zug.
He is getting on the train.
Grammar Patterns
((on/in sth.)) to climb/get on (sth.) Wir steigen auf den Berg.
((by sth.)) to rise by (amount) Die Preise sind um 5% gestiegen.
((to sth.)) to rise to (level) Die Temperatur steigt auf 30 Grad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: climb, rise; Antonyms: fallen (fall), sinken (sink)
Etymology
Cognate with English 'sty' and 'stair'. From Proto-Germanic *stīganą.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stairs'. You use stairs to 'steigen' (climb/rise).