This is the 11985th most frequent German word.
treppchen
"Treppchen" means "small staircase" or "step podium" in English.
'Treppchen' refers to a small step or set of steps, emphasizing its diminutive form in this context.
Das Treppchen am Eingang ist neu gestrichen.
The step at the entrance is newly painted.
'Treppchen' here metaphorically refers to a winner's podium or a place of recognition.
Er hat das Treppchen des Sieges erklommen.
He ascended the winner's podium.
The word 'Treppchen' is used to denote a small or low set of steps.