No. 3,217 in German
etappe
"Etappe" means "stage" or "phase" in English, often referring to a segment of a journey or process.
In a sentence
Die nächste Etappe unserer Wanderung führt uns durch malerische Dörfer.
The next stage of our hike takes us through picturesque villages.
Here, 'Etappe' is used to describe a stage or part of a journey, often in the context of sequential progression.
Bei der Tour de France hat die Einzelzeitfahr-Etappe besondere Bedeutung.
In the Tour de France, the individual time trial stage has special significance.
In this context, 'Etappe' is used to refer to a distinct stage in a competitive event, emphasizing its structure and importance.
Die Bauarbeiten gingen in die letzte Etappe über.
The construction work advanced to the final phase.
Here, 'Etappe' metaphorically describes a phase or stage in a structured process, indicating progress toward completion.
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