German word

Steg

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃteːk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpier

Example

Der Steg zum Boot ist schmal.

The pier leading to the boat is narrow.

Illustration for Steg (pier)

More examples

Ein öffentlicher Steg am Ufer dient als Einstiegsstelle für Kanus.

A public pier on the shore is used for boarding canoes.

Core concept

A simple footpath extends just above the water, linking land with a boat.

Common phrases

  • Steg am Ufer

    shore-side pier

  • öffentlicher Steg

    public pier

Similar words

Bootssteg: A small wooden pier is intended for private boats and small vessels.
Badesteg: A short pier is built for swimming and sunbathing.
Anlegestelle: A landing place accommodates docking boats and boarding or unloading passengers and goods.
Pier: A wide structure projects into a sea or lake where boats can moor.

Definition in German

Ein schmaler, oft hölzerner Übergang vom Ufer zum Boot oder über flaches Wasser, der als einfacher Fußweg dient.

Word origin

The noun Steg developed from Old High German steg through Middle High German stec, with the same Germanic family as steigen and Steige.

Usage tips

  • English pier can suggest a larger structure, while German Steg commonly denotes a small access walkway or landing.

Other meanings

  • gangplanknoun
  • footbridgenoun

Related words

  • Steganlagepier facilitynoun

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