stalemate in German

stalemate in German is Patt, Pattsituation, Pattstellung — stalemate means in chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.

stalemate in German

Patt

noun

Pattsituation

noun

Pattstellung

noun

Sackgasse

noun

Stillstand

noun

Stocken

noun

What does "stalemate" mean?

noun In chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.
"She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate."
noun Any deadlocked situation where neither side can make progress.
"Talks between the two countries reached a stalemate over trade tariffs."
verb To bring a situation, argument, or game to a deadlock.
"Their refusal to compromise stalemated the entire negotiation."

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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stalemate in a sentence

She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate.
Talks between the two countries reached a stalemate over trade tariffs.
The union and management were stuck in a stalemate for weeks.
Their refusal to compromise stalemated the entire negotiation.

Similar words in German

dead end deadlock impasse standstill

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stalemate" in German?

"stalemate" in German is Patt, Pattsituation, Pattstellung. stalemate means: In chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.

How do you use "stalemate" in a sentence?

Example: "She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate." In German, "stalemate" is Patt, Pattsituation, Pattstellung.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "stalemate": Patt, Pattsituation, Pattstellung, Sackgasse, Stillstand, Stocken.

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