No. 839 in German
steigt
"Steigt" means "rises" or "climbs" in English.
In a sentence
Der Preis für Benzin steigt jeden Tag.
The price of gasoline is rising every day.
'Steigt' is used here as the verb 'steigen,' in the sense of increasing or rising.
Der Ballon steigt langsam in die Luft.
The balloon is slowly ascending into the air.
'Steigt' is applied to describe the action of ascending or going upwards, typically involving movement into the air.
Er steigt um 7 Uhr in den Zug.
He boards the train at 7 o'clock.
'Steigt' in this context means boarding or entering a mode of transportation.
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