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
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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