This is the 2830th most frequent German word.
steuern
"Steuern" means "to control, to steer, or to govern."
Here, 'steuern' means to navigate or operate a vehicle or vessel, emphasizing control and direction.
Er steuert das Boot über den See.
He navigates the boat across the lake.
Here, 'steuern' means to regulate or manage, focusing on organizational control.
Die Firma muss ihre Finanzen besser steuern.
The company needs to manage its finances better.
Here, 'steuern' indicates the direct operation or control of a mechanism or system.