German word

Treppe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtʁɛpə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstairs

Example

Ich gehe jeden Morgen die Treppe hinauf.

I go up the stairs every morning.

Illustration for Treppe (stairs)

More examples

Wir benutzen die Treppe statt des Aufzugs.

We use the stairs instead of the elevator.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Treppe benutzen

    use the stairs

  • vor der Treppe stehen

    stand in front of the stairs

  • die Treppe hinaufrennen

    run up the stairs

Similar words

Stufe: A single raised step for placing a foot while climbing or descending.
Treppenhaus: A building space where stairs and landings connect different floors.
Leiter: A climbing device with horizontal rungs for reaching high places.
Aufgang: A route or entrance for going up from one floor to another indoors.

Definition in German

ein Aufbau aus aufeinanderfolgenden Stufen, der als Verbindung zwischen Stockwerken dient.

Word origin

German Treppe continues Middle High German treppe and Old High German treppa, with historical changes in form.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • Treppengeländerstair railingnoun
  • Treppenliftstairliftnoun
  • treppenförmigstair-shapedadjective

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