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congestion in German

congestion in German is Stau, Verkehrsstau, stockender Verkehr — congestion means a build-up of traffic, or the blockage this causes.

congestion in German

Stau
noun
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.
Verkehrsstau
noun
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.
stockender Verkehr
noun
An excess of traffic; usually not a complete standstill of traffic, so usually not synonymous with traffic jam.

What does "congestion" mean?

  1. noun A build-up of traffic, or the blockage this causes.
    "The new bypass was built to ease traffic congestion in the town centre."
  2. noun A blockage of mucus or fluid in the airways, such as a stuffy nose or chest.
    "The cold left her with terrible chest congestion."
  3. noun Swelling caused by fluid build-up in body tissue.
    "The doctor noted mild congestion around the injury."
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congestion in a sentence

  • The new bypass was built to ease traffic congestion in the town centre.
  • The cold left her with terrible chest congestion.
  • The doctor noted mild congestion around the injury.

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What is "congestion" in German?

"congestion" in German is Stau, Verkehrsstau, stockender Verkehr. congestion means: A build-up of traffic, or the blockage this causes.

How do you use "congestion" in a sentence?

Example: "The new bypass was built to ease traffic congestion in the town centre." In German, "congestion" is Stau, Verkehrsstau, stockender Verkehr.

Are there other ways to say "congestion" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "congestion": Stau, Verkehrsstau, stockender Verkehr.

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