No. 798 in German
staffel
"Staffel" in German means "season" (of a TV series) or "tier/level," and can also refer to a "squadron" in a military context.
In a sentence
Die vierte Staffel der Serie war sehr spannend.
The fourth season of the series was very exciting.
Here, 'Staffel' refers to a season of a television series or show.
Die Staffel übergab den Stab an den nächsten Läufer.
The relay team handed over the baton to the next runner.
In this context, 'Staffel' is used to mean a relay team, as in athletics or relay races.
Eine Staffel von Flugzeugen überflog das Gebiet.
A squadron of airplanes flew over the area.
Here, 'Staffel' signifies a squadron, often used in military aviation contexts.
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