Steuern
Example: Wir müssen die Maschine sorgfältig steuern, damit sie funktioniert.
Definition
"Steuern" means to control or guide the operation or movement of a machine, vehicle, or process carefully to ensure it functions properly.
Etymology
The word "steuern" comes from Old High German 'stiuran,' related to the verb 'to steer' in English, originally meaning to direct or guide a ship. Did you know? The concept of steering has long been associated with navigation and control.
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"Steuern" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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