NOUN

Etappe/eˈtapə/stage; leg (of a journey); phase

Etappe is a German noun that means stage, leg (of a journey), or phase. It is pronounced /eˈtapə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Etappen".

Definitions

1.one section or leg of a longer route or process(journey; progress)

a.stage of a journey, race or project

Die letzte Etappe der Wanderung war besonders anstrengend.The last stage of the hike was especially exhausting.

2.stage area or logistical section behind the front in wartime(military; historical context)

a.rear area providing supplies and support

Die Soldaten ruhten sich in der Etappe aus.The soldiers rested in the rear area.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Etappedie Etappen
Genitiveder Etappeder Etappen
Dativeder Etappeden Etappen
Accusativedie Etappedie Etappen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Etappe" mean in English?
"Etappe" means stage, leg (of a journey), or phase. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Etappe"?
"Etappe" is pronounced /eˈtapə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Etappe" der, die, or das?
"Etappe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Etappe"?
The plural of "Etappe" is "Etappen".
What part of speech is "Etappe"?
"Etappe" is a noun in German.

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