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ślepa uliczka — meaning in English

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English meaning

impasse noun A situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.

Senses

ślepa uliczka is used for these senses in English:

dead end (idiomatic) A street or path or tunnel that goes nowhere or is blocked on one end.
dead end (figurative) A position that offers no hope of change or progress.
impasse (figurative) A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made.

impasse — full definition

noun A situation where no further progress can be made; a deadlock.
noun A dead-end street.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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”.

Related Polish words

ślepy zaułek impas matnia zastój