No. 2,830 in German
steuern
"Steuern" means "to control, to steer, or to govern."
In a sentence
Er steuert das Boot über den See.
He navigates the boat across the lake.
Here, 'steuern' means to navigate or operate a vehicle or vessel, emphasizing control and direction.
Die Firma muss ihre Finanzen besser steuern.
The company needs to manage its finances better.
Here, 'steuern' means to regulate or manage, focusing on organizational control.
Mit diesen Einstellungen können Sie die Software effizient steuern.
With these settings, you can control the software efficiently.
Here, 'steuern' indicates the direct operation or control of a mechanism or system.
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