Staffel/ˈʃtafl̩/season (TV); squadron; tier/stair (architecture)
Staffel is a German noun that means season (TV), squadron, or tier/stair (architecture). It is pronounced /ˈʃtafl̩/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Staffeln".
Definitions
1.one series or season of a TV show(television/film)
a.a season of a serial program
Die dritte Staffel dieser Serie ist besonders spannend.—The third season of this series is especially exciting.
2.group or squadron, especially of aircraft(military)
a.military flying group or small unit
Die Staffel landete sicher auf dem Flugplatz.—The squadron landed safely at the airfield.
3.series of levels, steps, or a relay team(general/architecture/sports)
a.relay team in sports
Unsere Staffel hat den Wettkampf gewonnen.—Our relay team won the competition.
b.step or tier, e.g. in architecture
Das Denkmal besteht aus mehreren Staffeln.—The monument consists of several tiers.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Staffel | die Staffeln |
| Genitive | der Staffel | der Staffeln |
| Dative | der Staffel | den Staffeln |
| Accusative | die Staffel | die Staffeln |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Staffel" mean in English?
- "Staffel" means season (TV), squadron, or tier/stair (architecture). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Staffel"?
- "Staffel" is pronounced /ˈʃtafl̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Staffel" der, die, or das?
- "Staffel" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Staffel"?
- The plural of "Staffel" is "Staffeln".
- What part of speech is "Staffel"?
- "Staffel" is a noun in German.
