mehrstufig
multi-stage
Consisting of several consecutive stages or phases.
EXAMPLE
Das Auswahlverfahren ist mehrstufig und dauert mehrere Wochen.
The selection process is multi-stage and takes several weeks.
mehrstufig
multi-stage
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry mehrstufig, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | mehrstufig |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to mehrstufig.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to mehrstufig.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Mehrstufig' (multi-stage) is made up of 'mehr' (more) and 'stufig' (tiered). 'Stufig' refers to 'Stufe' (stage); this makes it clear that something is divided into several consecutive sections.
EXAMPLE
Die mehrstufige Ausbildung verbindet Theorie und Praxis.
The multi-stage training program combines theory and practice.
Typical collocations
'Mehrstufig' (multi-stage) is often used with procedures, processes, and examinations. Typical collocations are 'mehrstufiges Verfahren' (multi-stage procedure), 'mehrstufiger Prozess' (multi-stage process), and 'mehrstufige Prüfung' (multi-stage examination).
EXAMPLE
Für die Stelle gibt es ein mehrstufiges Bewerbungsverfahren.
There is a multi-stage application process for the position.
Technical language
'Mehrstufig' (multi-stage) occurs especially often in factual, organizational, and technical texts, for example when describing procedures, examinations, or technical systems.
EXAMPLE
Das mehrstufige Sicherheitssystem wird regelmäßig überprüft.
The multi-stage security system is checked regularly.
In real life
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