Stillstand Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stillstand" is used as noun with the meaning of "standstill", "halt" or "stagnation".

Essential properties of "Stillstand"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Stillstand
  • Plural: die Stillstände

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "State of no movement or progress; lack of activity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verkehr kam aufgrund eines Unfalls zum Stillstand.Traffic came to a standstill due to an accident.
  2. Nach dem Streit herrschte zwischen ihnen Stillstand.After the argument, there was a standstill between them.
  3. Die Verhandlungen sind in einen Stillstand geraten.The negotiations have reached a deadlock.

2.) "Condition in which machines or systems are not working"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Motor kam plötzlich zum Stillstand.The engine suddenly came to a stop.
  2. Ein technischer Fehler führte zum Stillstand der Anlage.A technical error led to the shutdown of the plant.
  3. Der Stillstand der Maschine verursachte Verzögerungen.The machine's downtime caused delays.
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