How is the word Stau translated from German to English

English translation
congestion
noun

Ansammlung, die die Bewegung blockiert, besonders von Fahrzeugen.

Overcrowding that blocks movement, especially of vehicles.

Examples with “Stau”

See how the word “Stau” is used in sentences

  • Starker Stau ließ uns zum Flughafen zu spät kommen. — Heavy congestion made us late for the airport.

  • Der Stau auf der Autobahn war heute unerträglich. — The congestion on the highway was unbearable today.

  • Das Medikament linderte schnell meine verstopfte Nase. — The medicine quickly relieved my nasal congestion.

  • Der Stau auf der Brücke nimmt nach fünf Uhr zu. — Congestion on the bridge builds up after five.

  • Gibt es zur Hauptverkehrszeit immer Stau? — Is there always congestion during rush hour?

  • Eine heiße Dusche hilft bei Verstopfung in der Brust. — A hot shower helps with chest congestion.

  • Gibt es heute viel Stau auf dem Ring? — Is there much congestion on the ring road today?

  • Wir sollten früh losfahren, um den Stau zu vermeiden. — We should leave early to avoid the congestion.

  • Wirkt dieses Spray auch nachts gegen die verstopfte Nase? — Does this spray work for congestion at night?

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