die Verstopfung
Translation
constipation, blockage, obstruction, traffic jam
Examples
Er leidet seit Tagen an Verstopfung.
He has been suffering from constipation for days.
Die Verstopfung im Abflussrohr ist ein Problem.
The blockage in the drainpipe is a problem.
Wegen eines Unfalls gab es eine Verstopfung auf der Autobahn.
There was a traffic jam on the motorway due to an accident.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from sth. ((dat.)) Er leidet an Verstopfung.
to have sth. ((acc.)) Ich habe oft Verstopfung.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating something going wrong or being completed) and 'stopfen' (to stuff, plug). It signifies a state of being completely stuffed or plugged incorrectly.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'stuffing' ('stopfen') a pipe until it is completely ('ver-') blocked. This applies to both plumbing and the human body.