das Stadium
Translation
stadium, arena, stage, phase
Examples
Das Fußballspiel findet im neuen Stadium statt.
The soccer game is taking place in the new stadium.
Die Krankheit ist in einem frühen Stadium.
The illness is in an early stage.
Grammar Patterns
das Stadium (nominative) the stage/stadium Das Stadium ist modern.
in einem/dem Stadium (dative) in a/the stage/stadium We are in a critical stage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Arena, Kampfbahn (for sports); Phase, Stufe (for stage)
Etymology
From Latin 'stadium', from Greek 'stadion' (race course). An international word.
Memory Tips
Connect the two meanings: the 'stages' of a game happen in a 'stadium'.