NOUN
Stillstand/ˈʃtɪlˌʃtant/standstill; halt; stagnation
Stillstand is a German noun that means standstill, halt, or stagnation. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɪlˌʃtant/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Stillstände".
Definitions
1.a lack of movement or activity; standstill or halt(general)
a.the state of not moving or progressing
Nach dem Unfall kam der Verkehr zum Stillstand.—After the accident, traffic came to a standstill.
2.an interruption or pause in processes or activities; stoppage(economics/technology)
a.temporary stop of production or work
Ein technischer Defekt führte zum Stillstand der Maschinen.—A technical defect led to the stoppage of the machines.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Stillstand | die Stillstände |
| Genitive | des Stillstandes | der Stillstände |
| Dative | dem Stillstand | den Stillständen |
| Accusative | den Stillstand | die Stillstände |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Stillstand" mean in English?
- "Stillstand" means standstill, halt, or stagnation. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Stillstand"?
- "Stillstand" is pronounced /ˈʃtɪlˌʃtant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Stillstand" der, die, or das?
- "Stillstand" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Stillstand"?
- The plural of "Stillstand" is "Stillstände".
- What part of speech is "Stillstand"?
- "Stillstand" is a noun in German.
