zusteigen

ist zugestiegen · stieg zu
Based on: steigen, zu
zu verb
1.

to enter a train or bus

(The focus here is on "joining", so there are already people in the vehicle. You'll hear this in trains when they welcome the travelers that got on the train at an intermediate stop.)
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  • Ist hier jemand neu zugestiegen?
  • Is anyone who just got on?(train guard asking in a wagon if someone is new)
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The meaning of ” steigen”

A thorough look at the meaning of "steigen" and it's prefix versions, which are crucial if you want to use transportation in Germany :). Also: steigern.

Vocab: steigen, einsteigen, aussteigen, steigern, die Steigerung, versteigern

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How many meanings does the German word 'zusteigen' have?

zusteigen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to enter a train or bus.

What is the past tense of 'zusteigen'?

ist zugestiegen / stieg zu

What is 'zusteigen' related to?

The word 'zusteigen' is related to steigen and zu.

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The meaning of ” steigen”
A thorough look at the meaning of "steigen" and it's prefix versions, which are crucial if you want to use transportation in Germany :). Also: steigern.
Vocab: steigen, einsteigen, aussteigen, steigern, die Steigerung, versteigern
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