die Treppe, -n
stairs · staircase · stair
Eine Reihe von Stufen, die nach oben oder unten führen und es Menschen ermöglichen, Höhenunterschiede zu überwinden.
The German word "Treppe" is a noun that means "stairs" or "staircase." It refers to a series of steps constructed for the purpose of connecting different floors or levels in a building or structure. The singular and plural forms are the same in German.
There aren't exact synonyms for "Treppe" in German, but related words include "Stiege" (a term sometimes used in Austrian German for stairs or staircase) and "Stufen" (steps). "Stiege" and "Stufen" can be used in context similarly to "Treppe," yet "Stufen" puts more emphasis on the individual steps rather than the whole staircase. A staircase itself is specifically referred to as "Treppe."
Another related term is "Leiter," which means "ladder" and refers to a portable set of steps but is technically different from a fixed staircase.
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Examples
Die Treppe führt nach oben.noun
The stairs lead upstairs.
Eine Treppe verbindet das Erdgeschoss mit dem ersten Stock.noun
A staircase connects the ground floor with the first floor.
Die Treppe führt in den ersten Stock.noun
The staircase leads to the first floor.
Maria läuft langsam die Treppe hinauf.noun
Maria slowly walks up the stairs.
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