German Conversation · Level 121
45 words
German word
Staffel
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃtafl̩/
Meaning
- feminine nounseason
Example
In der nächsten Staffel gibt es neue Folgen.
There will be new episodes in the next season.
More examples
Ich habe die gesamte Staffel an einem Wochenende gesehen.
I watched the entire season in one weekend.
Core concept
One labeled segment in a longer progression, whether it contains episodes or passes a baton between runners.
Common phrases
die nächste Staffel
the next season
eine neue Staffel
a new season
die gesamte Staffel
the entire season
Similar words
Folge: A single episode broadcast or released as part of a program or series.
Serie: A complete television series spanning multiple seasons or episodes.
Saison: A recurring period marked by sports activity or particular weather conditions.
Definition in German
Staffel bezeichnet einen nummerierten oder in sich abgeschlossenen Abschnitt einer Serie, bestehend aus mehreren Episoden.
Word origin
The German noun developed from Middle High German staffel(e), referring to a step, stair, or row and thus to an ordered succession.
Usage tips
- In television German, Staffel names the whole group of episodes, whereas Folge names one episode.
Other meanings
- relaynoun
Opposites
- Einzelfolgesingle episodenoun
Related words
- gestaffeltstaggeredadjective
- Staffelungtieringnoun
- staffelweisein stagesadverb