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10 Language-to-English DictionariesStillstand
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈʃtɪlʃtand
"Das Projekt befindet sich im Stillstand."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of inactivity or stagnation.
"After the project was delayed, the team found themselves in the doldrums, struggling to regain momentum." - 2
A period of low spirits or depression.
"She felt like she was in the doldrums after receiving the disappointing news."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'doldrums' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the word 'dold', meaning dull or sluggish, combined with the suffix '-rums' to denote a state or condition. It historically referred to a region of the ocean near the equator characterized by calm winds, leading to a sense of stagnation.
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Calme
Transliteration: kalm
"Après la tempête, le bateau est resté dans le calme."
Stillstand
Transliteration: ˈʃtɪlʃtand
"Das Projekt befindet sich im Stillstand."
Calma
Transliteration: ˈkal.ma
"Dopo la tempesta, c'era calma in mare."
Calma
Transliteration: ˈkal.ma
"Después de la tormenta, había calma en el mar."
Calma
Transliteration: ˈkaɫ.mɐ
"Após a tempestade, havia calma no mar."
निष्क्रियता
Transliteration: nishkriyata
"उसकी निष्क्रियता ने उसे निराश कर दिया।"
停滞
Transliteration: tíngzhì
"项目处于停滞状态。"
정체
Transliteration: jeongche
"프로젝트가 정체 상태에 있습니다."
停滞
Transliteration: ていたい
"プロジェクトは停滞しています。"
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