stagnant in German
stagnant in German is abgestanden, stagnierend — stagnant means not flowing or moving, and therefore often stale or unhealthy — usually said of water.
stagnant in German
abgestanden
Lacking freshness, motion, or flow; decaying through stillness.
stagnierend
(figurative) Without progress or change; stale; inactive.
What does "stagnant" mean?
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adj Not flowing or moving, and therefore often stale or unhealthy — usually said of water.
"Mosquitoes bred in the stagnant pond behind the house."
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adj Showing no growth, change, or progress.
"Wages have remained stagnant for years despite rising prices."
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stagnant in a sentence
- Mosquitoes bred in the stagnant pond behind the house.
- Wages have remained stagnant for years despite rising prices.
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What is "stagnant" in German?
"stagnant" in German is abgestanden, stagnierend. stagnant means: Not flowing or moving, and therefore often stale or unhealthy — usually said of water.
How do you use "stagnant" in a sentence?
Example: "Mosquitoes bred in the stagnant pond behind the house." In German, "stagnant" is abgestanden, stagnierend.
Are there other ways to say "stagnant" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "stagnant": abgestanden, stagnierend.
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