Flaute Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Flaute" is used as noun with the meaning of "calm", "doldrums" or "lull".

Essential properties of "Flaute"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: feminine
  • Singular: die Flaute
  • Plural: die Flauten

Meanings of "Flaute" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A calm period without wind (nautical)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Während der Regatta herrschte eine Flaute.During the regatta, there was a calm.
  2. Die Flaute zwang das Schiff zum Stillstand.The calm forced the ship to a standstill.
  3. Bei einer Flaute ist Segeln schwierig.Sailing is difficult during a calm.

2.) "A period of economic stagnation or inactivity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Wirtschaft erlebte eine Flaute.The economy experienced a slump.
  2. Nach dem Boom folgte eine lange Flaute.After the boom, a long slump followed.
  3. In der Flaute wurden viele Arbeitsplätze abgebaut.Many jobs were cut during the downturn.
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