English–German

“stairs” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɛpə/

Example

Ich gehe jeden Morgen die Treppe hinauf.

I go up the stairs every morning.

Illustration for Treppe (stairs)

How to say “stairs” in German

“Stairs” in German is Treppe.

A linked row of steps creates a path for moving between floors.

Full entry for Treppe: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Treppe

Wir benutzen die Treppe statt des Aufzugs.

We use the stairs instead of the elevator.

Tips for using Treppe

  • Treppe is feminine, so the usual form is die Treppe, with the plural die Treppen.

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