der Stau
traffic jam
How do you say “traffic jam” in German? It’s der Stau. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Staus
Pronunciationder-SHTAU
Example
Es gibt einen Stau auf der Autobahn.
There is a traffic jam on the highway.
Memory tip
SHTAU sounds like 'stow' but imagine cars 'stuck' — Stau = traffic jam.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Stau» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Stau» is der.
What is the plural of «Stau»?
The plural is die Staus.
Words in this topic: Transport
German nouns with the article der →