adjective

steigend

increasing · rise · rising

So, dass etwas nach oben geht oder mehr wird.

The German word "steigend" is an adjective (present participle of the verb steigen) meaning "rising" or "increasing".

  • steigen means "to climb," "to rise," or "to increase".
  • steigend describes something that is going up, such as prices, temperatures, or numbers.

Similar words:

  • wachsend (growing)
  • zunehmend (increasing)
  • anhaltend (ongoing or continuous increase)

Difference:

  • "steigend" emphasizes the upward movement or growth happening right now or progressively.
  • "wachsend" and "zunehmend" also indicate growth but sometimes with a stronger focus on size or quantity rather than just direction.
  • "anhaltend" implies continuity over time rather than just increase.

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Examples

Wegen der steigenden Nachfrage wird mehr produziert.adjective

Due to increasing demand, more is being produced.

Das Unternehmen profitiert vom steigenden Umsatz.adjective

The company benefits from the rising revenue.

Man sieht eine steigende Nachfrage im Markt.adjective

One sees a rising demand in the market.

Trotz steigender Kosten wurde das Projekt erfolgreich beendet.adjective

Despite rising costs, the project was completed successfully.

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