die Steigerung, -en
increase
Es bedeutet, dass etwas mehr oder stärker wird als vorher.
The German word "Steigerung" is a noun that means "increase," "rise," or "improvement." It comes from the verb "steigern", which means "to increase" or "to raise." The root word is "Steiger," related to "steigen" (to climb).
Similar words:
- Erhöhung – increase (often numerical or measurable)
- Zunahme – growth, increase
- Verbesserung – improvement (more qualitative)
Differences:
- Steigerung focuses both on quantitative increase and qualitative improvement.
- Erhöhung primarily describes a numeric or measurable increase.
- Zunahme emphasizes growth, often gradual or natural increase.
- Verbesserung highlights enhancement or getting better rather than just increase in size or amount.
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Examples
Die Steigerung der Effizienz ist das Ziel des Projekts.noun
The increase in efficiency is the goal of the project.
Eine Steigerung ist klar erkennbar.noun
An increase is clearly noticeable.
Können wir durch Schulungen weitere Steigerungen erzielen?noun
Can we achieve further increases through training?
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