English–German

“rise” in German

German

Alsoaufgehen · ansteigen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaɪ̯gn̩/

Example

Die Preise steigen schnell.

Prices are rising quickly.

Illustration for steigen (rise)

How to say “rise” in German

“Rise” in German is steigen.

A rising line links a lower level with a higher level, whether it represents movement or measurement.

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

Example sentences with steigen

Bei Lieferengpässen steigen oft die Kosten.

When there are supply shortages, costs often rise.

Tips for using steigen

  • Levels are expressed with von plus dative and auf plus accusative, while an amount uses um: von 10 auf 12 steigen or um 2 steigen.

Other German words for “rise”

Am Morgen geht die Sonne auf.

In the morning, the sun rises.

Die Preise steigen an.

The prices are rising.

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