How do you say "In a traffic jam." in German?

"In a traffic jam." in German is "Im Stau.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘In a traffic jam.’ in German

Q: What does "Im Stau." mean in English?

"Im Stau." means "In a traffic jam." in English. Usage tip: [im] is the short form of [in dem]. You'll see this a lot with place phrases: [im Taxi], [im Hotel], [im Stau].

Im Stau.

im shtow

[im shtow]

💬 Usage Tip: [im] is the short form of [in dem]. You'll see this a lot with place phrases: [im Taxi], [im Hotel], [im Stau].

Phrase Breakdown

[im]

in the

Short form of 'in dem.'

Example

Wir standen im Stau auf der Hauptstraße.

We were in traffic on the main street.

Stau

[shtow]

traffic jam

Heavy traffic where cars move slowly or stop.

Example

Im Stau verliert man viel Zeit.

In a traffic jam you lose a lot of time.

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