German word

steigen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃtaɪ̯gn̩/

Meaning

  • verbrise

Example

Die Preise steigen schnell.

Prices are rising quickly.

Illustration for steigen (rise)

More examples

Bei Lieferengpässen steigen oft die Kosten.

When there are supply shortages, costs often rise.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Die Kosten steigen

    Costs rise

  • Der Blutdruck steigen

    blood pressure rises

Similar words

ansteigen: Increase step by step from a particular starting level.
zunehmen: Grow steadily in amount or degree as time passes.
erhöhen: Cause a value or quantity to become higher.
schnellen: Jump suddenly to a high value within a short time.

Definition in German

Intransitives Verb, sich ohne Objekt nach oben bewegen oder in Höhe, Menge oder Wert zunehmen, z. B. Preise oder Temperatur

Word origin

Steigen is an inherited Germanic verb whose relatives include English stair, all reflecting an older meaning of upward movement.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • increaseverb
  • climbverb

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