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How do you say "traffic jam" in German?

Verkehrsstau.

Phrase

In German, "traffic jam" is Verkehrsstau..

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'fer-KAIRS-shtow', with the initial 'v' sound and 'au' as 'ow', stress on 'kairs'.

Grammar notes

"Verkehrsstau." is a set phrase used as shown in the example below.

Example sentence

traffic jam

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How to remember Verkehrsstau.

Verkehr means 'traffic' and Stau means 'a jam or backup', so the compound is exactly what it says.

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Questions about Verkehrsstau.

How do you say "traffic jam" in German?

In German, "traffic jam" is Verkehrsstau.. It's a common phrase.

How is Verkehrsstau. used in a sentence?

Use Verkehrsstau. as you would use the equivalent phrase in English. For example: (traffic jam).

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