No. 11,985 in German
treppchen
"Treppchen" means "small staircase" or "step podium" in English.
In a sentence
Das Treppchen am Eingang ist neu gestrichen.
The step at the entrance is newly painted.
'Treppchen' refers to a small step or set of steps, emphasizing its diminutive form in this context.
Er hat das Treppchen des Sieges erklommen.
He ascended the winner's podium.
'Treppchen' here metaphorically refers to a winner's podium or a place of recognition.
Sie hat das Treppchen mit einem Satz übersprungen.
She leaped across the small set of steps in one jump.
The word 'Treppchen' is used to denote a small or low set of steps.
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