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How do you say "steering" in German?
die Lenkung
In German, "steering" is die Lenkung.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'LEN-koong', stress on the first syllable, with 'u' as a soft 'oo'.
Grammar notes
die Lenkung is feminine. Plural: die Lenkungen.
Example sentence
Er umklammerte das Lenkrad fest.
He gripped the steering wheel tightly.
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How to remember die Lenkung
Lenkung comes from lenken, 'to steer or guide' - imagine gently 'linking' your hands to the wheel as you steer.
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Questions about die Lenkung
How do you say "steering" in German?
In German, "steering" is die Lenkung. It is a noun.
Is die Lenkung masculine, feminine, or neuter?
die Lenkung is feminine. Plural: die Lenkungen.
How is die Lenkung used in a sentence?
Use die Lenkung as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Er umklammerte das Lenkrad fest. (He gripped the steering wheel tightly.).
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