This is the 2483rd most frequent German word.
steuer
"Steuer" in English means "tax."
The term 'Steuer' here refers to a tax or levy imposed by the government.
Die Steuer für mein Auto ist dieses Jahr gestiegen.
The tax for my car increased this year.
The word 'Steuer' in this sentence refers to the steering wheel of a vehicle.
Bitte lenken Sie die Steuer nach rechts.
Please turn the steering wheel to the right.
In this context, 'Steuer' metaphorically refers to control or governance.