etappi

Etappi is a Finnish noun meaning a stage or leg of a journey or competition. It denotes a distinct segment within a longer sequence, such as a single day in a multi-day race or a phase in a project. The term is widely used in sports reporting and everyday language to specify a particular portion of an event.

In sports, etappi typically refers to a single stage of a multi-stage race, such as a road cycling event. The overall result is usually determined by the combined performance across all stages. The word conveys both the progression along a route and the scheduled order of competition.

The word etappi is a loanword in Finnish, derived from the German Etappe, with cognates in Swedish etapp. In broader usage, etappi can describe any phase or step in a process, plan, or sequence, not limited to sports.