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zusteuern

to head towards, to steer towards

verb TSOO-shtoy-ern Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Usage Note

Zusteuern (auf + accusative) means to head directly towards a destination or target, often implying a purposeful course. Used for vehicles, ships, and people: auf den Hafen zusteuern (to head towards the harbour). Separable: steuert … zu.

Examples

"Das Schiff steuerte direkt auf die Hafeneinfahrt zu."

Natural Translation

The ship headed directly towards the harbour entrance.

Literal Translation

The ship steered directly towards the harbour entrance.

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