die Etappe
Translation
stage, leg, phase, stretch
Examples
Die erste Etappe der Reise war lang.
The first leg of the journey was long.
Der Radfahrer gewann die Bergetappe.
The cyclist won the mountain stage.
Wir haben die erste Etappe des Projekts beendet.
We have finished the first phase of the project.
Grammar Patterns
a stage ((of sth.)) (eine Etappe ((von et3))) This is the last stage of our hike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Phase, Abschnitt, Teilstrecke
Etymology
From French 'étape', which originally meant a stopping place for troops.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'stages' or 'legs' of a race like the Tour de France. Each 'Etappe' is one part of the whole journey.