No. 11,527 in German
steigen
"Steigen" means "to climb" or "to rise."
In a sentence
Die Temperaturen steigen im Sommer.
The temperatures rise in summer.
Here, "steigen" refers to the increase or rising of the temperatures.
Der Vogel steigt in die Luft.
The bird ascends into the air.
In this sentence, "steigen" denotes the upward movement or ascent of the bird into the air.
Ich muss an der nächsten Haltestelle aus dem Bus steigen.
I have to get off the bus at the next stop.
Here, "steigen" is part of the phrase "aus dem Bus steigen," meaning to step or get off the bus.
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