No. 15,108 in German
staut
"Staut" is the third-person singular form of "stauen," meaning "blocks" or "is damming up" (e.g., water or traffic).
In a sentence
Der Verkehr staut sich auf der Autobahn.
The traffic is congesting on the highway.
Here, 'staut' refers to the accumulation of traffic or objects.
An der Schleuse staut der Fluss sein Wasser.
At the lock, the river accumulates its water.
In this context, 'staut' indicates the process of water being held back or stored.
Wenn es zu viele Aufgaben gibt, staut sich die Arbeit.
When there are too many tasks, the work piles up.
Here, 'staut' metaphorically describes the piling up or accumulation of work or tasks.
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