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"Stairs" in German: Treppe
die Treppe
Stairs in German is die Treppe. Say die Treppe hoch for up the stairs. The stairwell in a building is das Treppenhaus.
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How to pronounce Treppe
Say it
TREP-uh
/ˈtʁɛpə/
TREP-uh. Short e, soft final e. Feminine: die Treppe.
"Stairs" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Treppe | stairs / staircase Main word. | Main word. |
| die Treppe hoch | up the stairs Direction. | Direction. |
| die Treppe runter | down the stairs Direction. | Direction. |
| das Treppenhaus | stairwell Building interior. | Building interior. |
How to use Treppe in real life
- 1Apartment visit
Vorsicht, die Treppe ist steil.
Careful, the stairs are steep.
Die Treppe.
- 2Moving boxes
Wir tragen das Sofa die Treppe hoch.
We're carrying the sofa up the stairs.
Die Treppe hoch.
- 3Giving directions
Nimm die Treppe links neben dem Aufzug.
Take the stairs left of the elevator.
Nimm die Treppe.
Mistakes English speakers make with Treppe
Incorrect: die Treppen (when one staircase meant)
Correct: die Treppe
One staircase is die Treppe; Treppen is plural staircases/steps in some uses.
Incorrect: der Treppe
Correct: die Treppe
Treppe is feminine.
Good to know
Many older German buildings have no elevator, so die Treppe is daily exercise. Treppenhaus chats with neighbors are a classic small-talk scene.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding the right floor
ChatPal
Aufzug kaputt. Nehmen wir die Treppe?
Elevator broken. Shall we take the stairs?
You
Ja. Die Treppe zum dritten Stock.
Yes. The stairs to the third floor.
ChatPal
Langsam. Die Treppe ist eng.
Slowly. The stairs are narrow.
You
Okay. Ich halte mich an der Treppe fest.
Okay. I'll hold onto the stairs.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stairs" in German
Gender?
Feminine: die Treppe.
Up the stairs?
Die Treppe hoch.
Stairwell?
Das Treppenhaus.
Step (single)?
Die Stufe.
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