This is the 839th most frequent German word.
steigt
"Steigt" means "rises" or "climbs" in English.
'Steigt' is applied to describe the action of ascending or going upwards, typically involving movement into the air.
Der Ballon steigt langsam in die Luft.
The balloon is slowly ascending into the air.
'Steigt' in this context means boarding or entering a mode of transportation.
Er steigt um 7 Uhr in den Zug.
He boards the train at 7 o'clock.
'Steigt' is used here as the verb 'steigen,' in the sense of increasing or rising.