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“drive” in German

German

Alsotreiben · Laufwerk · antreiben

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtɔʏ̯ɐn/

Example

Sie steuert das Auto zur Tankstelle.

She drives the car to the gas station.

Illustration for steuern (drive)

How to say “drive” in German

“Drive” in German is steuern.

A driver or operator keeps a moving vehicle or working device on a chosen route by making continuous adjustments.

Full entry for steuern: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with steuern

Die Drohne lässt sich per App steuern.

The drone can be controlled via an app.

Tips for using steuern

  • For ordinary travel, German usually uses fahren, while steuern emphasizes control over the vehicle's direction or operation.

Other German words for “drive”

Der Bauer treibt die Kühe auf die Weide.

The farmer drives the cows to the pasture.

Das Laufwerk ist voll.

The drive is full.

Sein Ehrgeiz treibt ihn an, besser zu werden.

His ambition drives him to improve.

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