Stau

Stau

Stau is a German word that means ‘traffic jam.’ It is a noun and refers to a situation where vehicles are congested on a road, unable to move forward.

Synonyms

• Verkehrsstau (traffic jam)
• Stauung (congestion)
• Dauerstau (perennial traffic jam)

Opposites

• Fluss (flow)
• Freie Fahrt (free passage)
• Kein Stau (no traffic jam)

Examples

• Ich komme spät zur Arbeit, weil ich im Stau steckte (I arrived late at work because I was stuck in traffic jam)
• Es gab einen Stau auf der Autobahn, also musste ich eine alternative Route nehmen (There was a traffic jam on the highway, so I had to take an alternative route)
• Der Verkehrsstau gestern morgen hat mich fast eine Stunde gekostet (The traffic jam yesterday morning cost me almost an hour)

Overall, Stau is a common and frustrating occurrence for drivers and travelers in Germany. Therefore, it’s always advisable to plan ahead or seek alternative routes, when possible, to avoid being stuck in traffic for hours.\ Visit YouGlish.com