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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Stufe | die Stufen |
| Genitive | der Stufe | der Stufen |
| Dative | der Stufe | den Stufen |
| Accusative | die Stufe | die 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.
