NOUN

Stufe/ˈʃtuːfə/step; level; stage

Stufe is a German noun that means step, level, or stage. It is pronounced /ˈʃtuːfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Stufen".

Definitions

1.a single step (of a stairway or ladder)(physical object)

a.a part of a stair or series of ascending surfaces

Ich habe auf der dritten Stufe der Treppe gesessen.I sat on the third step of the stairs.

2.a stage, degree, or level in a process or scale(degree or level)

a.progressional stage or phase

Sie ist schon auf einer fortgeschrittenen Stufe des Projekts.She is already at an advanced stage of the project.

b.level of education, quality, or intensity

Dieses Buch ist für die höhere Stufe geeignet.This book is suitable for the higher level.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Stufedie Stufen
Genitiveder Stufeder Stufen
Dativeder Stufeden Stufen
Accusativedie Stufedie Stufen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Stufe" mean in English?
"Stufe" means step, level, or stage. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Stufe"?
"Stufe" is pronounced /ˈʃtuːfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Stufe" der, die, or das?
"Stufe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Stufe"?
The plural of "Stufe" is "Stufen".
What part of speech is "Stufe"?
"Stufe" is a noun in German.

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