Steuer
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See also: steuer
German
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /ʃtɔʏ̯ər/, [ˈʃtɔʏ̯.ɐ]
- Hyphenation: Steu‧er
Audio: (file) Audio (Germany (Berlin)): (file) - Rhymes: -ɔɪ̯ɐ
Etymology 1
[edit]From Middle High German stiure, from Old High German stiura (“support”). Related with the "helm, rudder" sense of Etymology 2 below, via semantic shift "helm" > "supporting post" > "support" > "supporting money" > "tax" (DWDS).
Noun
[edit]Steuer f (genitive Steuer, plural Steuern)
Declension
[edit]Declension of Steuer [feminine]
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[edit]Etymology 2
[edit]From rare Middle High German stiur, reinforced by Low German Stüür, both from Middle Low German stǖr, from Proto-Germanic *stiuriją, from the verb *stiurijaną. In general use since the 18th century. Cognate with Dutch stuur, English steer.
Noun
[edit]Steuer n (strong, genitive Steuers, plural Steuer)
- (nautical) helm, rudder
- Synonyms: Ruder, Steuerruder
- (automotive) steering wheel, the wheel
Usage notes
[edit]- (nautical): Steuer means more the tiller or wheel, while Ruder or Steuerruder means the actual rudder. However, in many contexts they can be used interchangeably.
Declension
[edit]Declension of Steuer [neuter, strong]
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[edit]- → Polish: ster
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