Obsteig

Obsteig is a German verb meaning "to dismount," "to alight," "to change (trains)," or "to get off." The precise meaning depends on the context. It is often used in the context of public transportation.

Etymology:

The word is composed of the prefix "ob-" (akin to "up" or "off") and the verb "steigen" (to climb, to ascend, to get on).

Grammatical Information:

• Verb Type: Irregular (strong) verb.
• Principal Parts: obsteigen (infinitive), stieg ob (past tense), ist obgestiegen (past participle)
• Auxiliary Verb: sein (to be) is used in perfect tenses.

Usage Notes:

• When referring to changing trains or other vehicles, "umsteigen" is a more common synonym. "Obsteigen" in this context often implies getting off a vehicle, rather than transferring to another.
• When referring to getting off a horse, bicycle, or similar, "absteigen" is often a more appropriate synonym.

Related Terms:

• steigen (to climb, to ascend)
• absteigen (to dismount, to descend)
• einsteigen (to board, to get on)
• umsteigen (to change trains, to transfer)