aufsteigen
move up · rise
The German word „aufsteigen“ is a verb made of the words:
- auf — meaning "up"
- steigen — meaning "to climb" or "to rise"
Meaning:
"aufsteigen" means "to ascend," "to rise," or "to climb up." It can refer to physical movement upward (e.g., climbing stairs) or metaphorical progress (e.g., rising in rank).
Similar words:
- steigen (to climb, rise)
- emporsteigen (to climb up, upward)
- aufwärts gehen (to go upwards)
Difference:
"aufsteigen" specifically emphasizes the action of going up, often starting from a lower position, while "steigen" is more general for rising/higher levels. "emporsteigen" is more formal or poetic, and "aufwärts gehen" is more descriptive of the direction than the action itself.
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Examples
Nach drei Siegen können wir endlich aufsteigen.verb
After three victories, we can finally move up.
Die kleinen Ballons stiegen langsam in den Himmel auf.verb
The small balloons slowly rose into the sky.
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