der Step
step
A single step or sequence of steps in a dance or in a sports exercise such as aerobics.
EXAMPLE
Die Choreografie besteht aus mehreren schnellen Steps.
The choreography consists of several quick steps.
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Meanings
der Step
step
A single step or phase in a multi-stage process, plan, or set of instructions.
EXAMPLE
Der nächste Step ist die Auswertung der gesammelten Daten.
The next step is the evaluation of the collected data.
Usage tips
English loanword
'Step' is a word from English that is used as a noun in German. It is almost always used with the masculine article 'der'.
EXAMPLE
Der erste Step ist immer der schwierigste.
The first step is always the hardest.
Fixed expression
A very common expression is 'Step für Step', which means 'Schritt für Schritt' (step by step). It is often used in project management or when explaining a process.
EXAMPLE
Wir gehen den Plan Step für Step gemeinsam durch.
We will go through the plan together step by step.
Typical collocations
In the context of dance or sports, 'Step' is often combined with verbs like 'machen' (to do/make), 'üben' (to practice), or 'lernen' (to learn).
EXAMPLE
Im Aerobic-Kurs lernen wir heute einen neuen Step.
In the aerobics class, we're learning a new step today.
Compare with
Step vs Schritt
step
Schritt is the neutral, standard term for a single movement when walking or dancing. Step can mean the same thing in a dance or sports context, but there it sounds like a specialized Anglicism. Use Schritt for general descriptions; in certain dance and sports classes, Step is also common.
Step
Der Trainer zeigt uns den ersten Step der neuen Aerobic-Übung.
The trainer is showing us the first step of the new aerobics exercise.
Schritt
Der Tanzlehrer zeigt uns den ersten Schritt der neuen Choreografie.
The dance teacher is showing us the first step of the new choreography.
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