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Schritt

step

noun SHRIT Less Common

Also means

pace

Usage Note

Schritt covers both a physical pace and an abstract measure, as in Schritt für Schritt ('step by step'). The phrase Schritt halten mit means 'to keep pace with' something. It relates to the verb schreiten ('to stride').

Examples

"Mach einen Schritt nach vorne."

Natural Translation

Take a step forward.

Literal Translation

Make a step to front.

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