This is the 798th most frequent German word.
staffel
"Staffel" in German means "season" (of a TV series) or "tier/level," and can also refer to a "squadron" in a military context.
Here, 'Staffel' refers to a season of a television series or show.
Die vierte Staffel der Serie war sehr spannend.
The fourth season of the series was very exciting.
In this context, 'Staffel' is used to mean a relay team, as in athletics or relay races.
Die Staffel übergab den Stab an den nächsten Läufer.
The relay team handed over the baton to the next runner.
Here, 'Staffel' signifies a squadron, often used in military aviation contexts.