Stufe um Stufe
Translation
step by step, gradually
Examples
Er ging Stufe um Stufe die Treppe hinauf.
He went up the stairs step by step.
Wir verbessern uns Stufe um Stufe.
We are improving step by step.
Grammar Patterns
[Adverbial phrase] + Verb Indicates a gradual action We are learning step by step.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schrittweise, allmählich, nach und nach
Etymology
A repetition of 'Stufe' (step) with 'um' (by/around), literally meaning 'step by step'.
Memory Tips
Visualize climbing a staircase ('Stufen'), taking one step at a time.