This is the 13220th most frequent German word.
aufgestiegen
"Aufgestiegen" means "ascended" or "risen."
The verb 'aufgestiegen' here is in past participle form, indicating the action of moving upwards or ascending.
Ich bin aufgestiegen, um die Aussicht zu genießen.
I ascended to enjoy the view.
In this sentence, 'aufgestiegen' is used to describe a metaphorical rise or improvement, such as in a ranking or league.
Das Team ist in die nächste Liga aufgestiegen.
The team has been promoted to the next league.
Here, 'aufgestiegen' describes the movement upward in a literal, physical sense, in this case, of an eagle flying higher.