The English term "degree, grade, bench, easel, tressle, workbench, stair, step, rung" matches the German term "Staffel"

other english words that include "stair" : german :
staircase, stairs Stiege
degree, grade, stair, step, rung Stufe
staircase, stairs Treppe
other english words that include "rung" : german :
degree, grade, stair, step, rung Stufe