NOUN

Stufe/ˈʃtuːfə/step; stage; level

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

Definitions

1.each single flat part of a staircase people step on(object, stairs)

a.a single tread of a staircase or ladder

Die Stufen der alten Treppe knarren bei jedem Schritt.The steps of the old staircase creak with every step.

2.phase or stage in a development or process(figurative, process)

a.stage of a progressive sequence

Er hat die erste Stufe der Prüfung bestanden.He passed the first stage of the exam.

3.grade, level or rank in a structured system(level, hierarchy)

a.classification or grade on a scale

Die nächste Stufe im Beruf ist der Teamleiter.The next level in the job is team leader.

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, stage, or level. 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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