How do you say "I need it step by step." in German?

"I need it step by step." in German is "Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I need it step by step.’ in German

Q: What does "Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt." mean in English?

"Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt." means "I need it step by step." in English. Usage tip: [brauchen] often works directly with a thing plus how you need it: [Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.] You can swap the last part: [Ich brauche es langsamer.]

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

ikh BROW-khuh ess shrit fyoor shrit

[ikh BROW-khuh ess shrit fyoor shrit]

💬 Usage Tip: [brauchen] often works directly with a thing plus how you need it: [Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.] You can swap the last part: [Ich brauche es langsamer.]

🇩🇪 In Germany: This is direct but still fine at work because it clearly tells the other person what helps. It usually lands better than just saying you didn't understand.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich brauche

ikh BROW-khuh

I need

Used to say that something is necessary for you.

Example

Ich brauche Hilfe.

I need help.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

brauche

[BROW-khuh]

need

Shows a personal requirement.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

[ess]

Refers to the explanation, task, or process.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

Schritt für Schritt

shrit fyoor shrit

step by step

Means in small, clear stages, one after another.

Example

Wir machen das Schritt für Schritt.

We will do that step by step.

Words in this phrase

Schritt

[shrit]

step

Repeated noun completing the phrase 'step by step'.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

für

[fyoor]

for

Part of the set phrase 'Schritt für Schritt'.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

Schritt

[shrit]

step

Repeated noun completing the phrase 'step by step'.

Example

Ich brauche es Schritt für Schritt.

I need it step by step.

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