Example: Das Projekt geriet wegen unerwarteter Probleme ins Stocken.
Definition
"Ins Stocken geraten" means to come to a halt or to stall, often referring to progress or movement that unexpectedly slows down or stops. For example, when a project "ins Stocken gerät," it experiences delays or interruptions that prevent it from continuing smoothly.
Translations
come to a standstill
estancarse
vastlopen
estancar-se
s'enliser
Etymology
The phrase "ins Stocken geraten" comes from German, where "Stocken" means 'stopping' or 'stalling.' The verb "geraten" means 'to get into' or 'to fall into.' Together, it literally means 'to get into a stop.' Did you know that the word "Stocken" shares roots with "Stock," meaning a stick or a log, metaphorically implying something blocking the way?
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come to a standstill