der Schritt

Plural: die Schritte
Based on: schreiten
Goethe B1 Noun #123 Noun
  1. the step
  2. the crotch
1.

the step

(Literal steps as well as figurative ones.)
Examples
  • Schritt für Schritt, oh Baby, komme ich dir näher.
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2.

the crotch

Examples
  • Die Hose ist mir im Schritt zu eng.
  • These pants are too tight for me around the crotch.
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The meaning of “treten” – And its Prefix Versions

A fun look at the German verb "treten" and its family. We'll learn the origins and loads of useful related nouns and prefix verbs.

Vocab: treten, der Tritt, der Schritt, eintreten, austreten, auftreten, vertreten, betreten

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Word of the Day – “der Schritt”

A fun look at the meaning of "der Schritt" - the German word for "step" - and a few of its useful relatives.  

Vocab: der Schritt, der Fortschritt, schrittweise, der Rückschritt, schreiten, einschreiten, überschreiten, die Ausschreitung

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Mateo
Mateo

re: the examples on this one…A+, 100% :D

(1) What exactly is das Einhorn up to here??
(2) How long were you the lead singer in a NKOTB cover band?

Mateo
Mateo
Reply to  Emanuel

Maybe it’s time to update the Membership Perks page? Come for the German grammar and vocabulary, but stay for the lessons on Unicorn social behavior and occasional late 80s/early 90s boy band covers.

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How many meanings does the German word 'Schritt' have?

Schritt has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the step, 2. the crotch.

What is the gender of 'Schritt'?

der

What is the plural of 'Schritt'?

die Schritte

What is 'Schritt' related to?

The word 'Schritt' is related to schreiten.

Where can I learn more about 'Schritt'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Schritt':

The meaning of “treten” – And its Prefix Versions
A fun look at the German verb "treten" and its family. We'll learn the origins and loads of useful related nouns and prefix verbs.
Vocab: treten, der Tritt, der Schritt, eintreten, austreten, auftreten, vertreten, betreten
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Word of the Day – “der Schritt”
A fun look at the meaning of "der Schritt" - the German word for "step" - and a few of its useful relatives.  
Vocab: der Schritt, der Fortschritt, schrittweise, der Rückschritt, schreiten, einschreiten, überschreiten, die Ausschreitung
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