This is the 18265th most frequent Russian word.
шага
"Шага" is the genitive singular or nominative plural form of "шаг," which means "step" in English.
In this context, 'шага' refers to increments or units of a plan or action.
Его план был продуман до мельчайшего шага.
His plan was thought out to the smallest detail.
Here, 'шага' (step) is used in its literal sense, describing an action or movement towards a goal.
Я сделал первый шаг к успеху.
I took the first step towards success.
'Шага' is used metaphorically to represent stages or moments in a process or journey.