die Verstopfung
Translation
constipation, blockage, traffic jam
Examples
Er leidet seit Tagen unter Verstopfung.
He has been suffering from constipation for days.
Die Verstopfung im Abfluss muss beseitigt werden.
The blockage in the drain must be removed.
Wegen der Verstopfung kamen wir zu spät.
We were late because of the traffic jam.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from constipation unter Verstopfung leiden He suffers from constipation.
a traffic jam ((on sth.)) eine Verstopfung ((auf+3)) There was a traffic jam on the highway.
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Etymology
Derived from the verb 'verstopfen' (to clog up). It's formed from 'ver-' (prefix) + 'stopfen' (to stuff). So, it's the state of being completely stuffed or blocked.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'stuffing' ('stopfen') a pipe until it's completely blocked. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies it. This concept applies to traffic, plumbing, and digestion.