German Conversation · Level 157
30 words
German word
ansteigen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈanˌʃtaɪ̯gən/
Meaning
- verbrise
Example
Die Preise steigen an.
The prices are rising.
More examples
Nach starken Regenfällen steigen die Pegelstände an.
After heavy rainfall, water levels rise.
Core concept
A level marker climbs higher on a vertical scale, whether the scale measures money, altitude, or strength.
Common phrases
Temperaturen steigen an
Temperatures rise
die Preise steigen an
Prices rise
die Zahlen steigen an
Numbers increase
Similar words
steigen: To go up in quantity, height, or position.
zunehmen: To increase gradually in amount or degree.
wachsen: To grow larger or greater over time.
erhöhen: To increase the amount or degree of something.
Definition in German
ansteigen bedeutet, dass etwas in Menge, Höhe oder Intensität zunimmt.
Word origin
The verb combines the directional prefix an- with inherited Germanic steigen, which developed from Old High German stigan and means to climb.
Usage tips
- Ansteigen is separable in finite clauses, so Die Preise steigen an places an- at the end.