German Conversation · Level 69
59 words
German word
aufsteigen
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaʊ̯fˌʃtaɪ̯gən/
Meaning
- verbgo up
Example
Der Ballon steigt schnell auf.
The balloon is going up quickly.
More examples
Sie steigt zum Abteilungsleiter auf.
She is promoted to department head.
Core concept
Something leaves its current position and reaches a higher point, rank, or division.
Common phrases
zum Abteilungsleiter aufsteigen
be promoted to department head
in eine leitende Position aufsteigen
rise to a management position
Similar words
steigen: Moving upward to a higher physical position.
aufrücken: Moving one place higher in an organization or ranking.
befördern: Moving a person into a higher role or position through an official decision.
ansteigen: Reaching a higher level as an amount or rate increases.
Definition in German
in eine höhere Stellung oder Klasse aufsteigen, zum Beispiel im Beruf oder im Wettbewerb.
Word origin
German created "aufsteigen" by combining "auf" with the old Germanic verb "steigen", whose earlier form already meant to rise or climb.
Usage tips
- "Aufsteigen" describes advancement as a process, while "befördert werden" more directly describes receiving a promotion from an employer.