Steige

See also: steige

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃtaɪ̯ɡə/
• Hyphenation: Stei‧ge

Etymology 1

From Middle High German steige, from Old High German steiga, from Proto-Germanic *staigō.

Noun

Steige f (genitive Steige, plural Steigen)

1. (chiefly dialectal, Southern Germany, Austria) A steep motorway or driveway
2. (chiefly dialectal, Southern Germany, Austria) A narrow staircase

Etymology 2

From Middle High German stīge, from Old High German stīga, from Proto-Germanic *stiją. Cognate with English sty.

Noun

Steige f (genitive Steige, plural Steigen)

1. (chiefly dialectal, Southern Germany, Austria) A lathed shed; stall (for animals)

Etymology 3

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

Steige

1. plural of Steig