How is the phrase Wir standen im Stau translated from German to English

English translation
We got stuck in traffic
phrase

Sagt man, wenn man wegen Stau zu spät kam.

Said when cars were not moving and you were late.

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  • Entschuldigung, wir standen eine Stunde im Stau. — Sorry, we got stuck in traffic for an hour.

  • Wir standen an der Brücke im Stau. — We got stuck in traffic near the bridge.

  • Wir standen im Stau und verpassten den Film. — We got stuck in traffic and missed the film.

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