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Steuer

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German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃtɔʏ̯ər/, [ˈʃtɔʏ̯.ɐ]
  • Hyphenation: Steu‧er
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  • Rhymes: -ɔɪ̯ɐ

Etymology 1

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    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).

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    Steuer f (genitive Steuer, plural Steuern)

    1. tax
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    Etymology 2

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    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

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    Steuer n (strong, genitive Steuers, plural Steuer)

    1. (nautical) helm, rudder
      Synonyms: Ruder, Steuerruder
    2. (automotive) steering wheel, the wheel
      Synonyms: Lenkrad, Steuerrad, Volant
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    • (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.
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    • Polish: ster

    Further reading

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    • Steuer” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
    • Steuer” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
    • Steuer” in Duden online