steigern
increase
Etwas größer, stärker oder besser machen, oft Schritt für Schritt.
The German word "steigern" is a verb that means "to increase," "to raise," or "to enhance."
It comes from the noun "Steiger" (a term originally meaning "mine foreman" or a person who leads upward) and is related to the verb "steigen" which means "to climb" or "to rise."
Similar words:
- erhöhen (to raise, to elevate)
- verbessern (to improve)
- wachsen (to grow)
Differences:
- "steigern" often implies an intentional or active increase (e.g., productivity steigern = to increase productivity).
- "erhöhen" is more general for raising levels or quantities but less about active enhancement.
- "verbessern" focuses more on quality improvement, not just quantity.
- "wachsen" refers more to natural or passive growth rather than deliberate increase.
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Examples
Die Firma will ihre Produktion steigern.verb
The company wants to increase its production.
Sie steigern die Produktion jedes Jahr.verb
They increase the production every year.
Wir müssen die Effizienz steigern.verb
We need to increase the efficiency.
Das Unternehmen möchte seine Umsätze steigern.verb
The company wants to increase its sales.
Wie können wir die Zufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter noch weiter steigern?verb
How can we further increase the employees' satisfaction?
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