Aufsteiger

German

Etymology

From aufsteigen +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈʔaʊ̯fˌʃtaɪ̯ɡɐ]
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪ̯ɡɐ

Noun

Aufsteiger m (strong, genitive Aufsteigers, plural Aufsteiger)

  1. (fast) climber (student who makes quick progress)
  2. (sports) promoted team
  3. parvenu; social climber (someone who rapidly advances in social standing)
  4. (also technology, software) power user (an advanced user of some technology or software)
  5. (exercise) step-up
    Synonyms: Treppensteiger, Treppensteigen

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