Finnish word aste comes from Proto-Finnic *astudak (To step, to take steps.)

Detailed word origin of aste

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
*astudak	Proto-Finnic (fiu-fin-pro)	To step, to take steps.
astua	Finnish (fin)	(intransitive) to step on, tread on, pace, stride. (transitive, agriculture) to mount, serve, breed, cover, sire. To enter.
aste	Finnish (fin)	(everyday usage) degree, degree Celsius (short for celsiusaste). Degree. Grade. Order.

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