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Steuer

See also: steuer

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 etymology 2 below.

Noun

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Steuer f (genitive Steuer, plural Steuern)

  1. tax
Declension
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Declension of Steuer [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Steuer die Steuern
genitive einer der Steuer der Steuern
dative einer der Steuer den Steuern
accusative eine die Steuer die Steuern
Derived terms
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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)

  2. (nautical) helm, rudder
    Synonyms: Ruder, Steuerruder
  3. (automotive) steering wheel, the wheel
    Synonyms: Lenkrad, Steuerrad, Volant
Usage notes
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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.
Declension
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Declension of Steuer [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Steuer die Steuer
genitive eines des Steuers der Steuer
dative einem dem Steuer den Steuern
accusative ein das Steuer die Steuer
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Descendants
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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
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