impasse in German

impasse in German is Sackgasse, Hängepartie, Patt — impasse means a situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.

impasse in German

Sackgasse

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

Hängepartie

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

Patt

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

Pattsituation

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

ausweglose Situation

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

festgefahrene Situation

noun

(figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

What does "impasse" mean?

noun A situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.
"The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation."
noun A dead-end street.
"The old French quarter has several narrow impasses."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

impasse in a sentence

The agreement, which falls short of the sprawling changes championed by Democrats, is a significant step toward ending a yearslong impasse over gun reform legislation.
The talks reached an impasse over funding.
The old French quarter has several narrow impasses.

Similar words in German

dead end deadlock stalemate standstill

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "impasse" in German?

"impasse" in German is Sackgasse, Hängepartie, Patt. impasse means: A situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.

How do you use "impasse" in a sentence?

Example: "The talks reached an impasse over funding." In German, "impasse" is Sackgasse, Hängepartie, Patt.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "impasse": Sackgasse, Hängepartie, Patt, Pattsituation, ausweglose Situation, festgefahrene Situation.

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