Steppe

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Russian степь (stepʹ) or Ukrainian степ (step).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtɛpə/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Steppe f (genitive Steppe, plural Steppen)

  1. steppe (grassland)

Usage notes

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Unlike the English word steppe, German Steppe is not restricted to the steppes of Eurasia, but is also used referring to similar grasslands in North America and Africa.

Declension

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Derived terms

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Steppe” in Duden online
  • Steppe” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache