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to stagnate
To stop developing, growing, or making progress; to remain at a certain level. Often used in economic or social contexts.
Seit Monaten stagniert die Wirtschaft des Landes.
The country's economy has been stagnating for months.
The verb 'stagnieren' (to stagnate) belongs to a word family with the noun 'die Stagnation' (stagnation). Both words are often used in similar, usually formal contexts.
Die politische Situation führte zu einer Stagnation wichtiger Reformen.
The political situation led to a stagnation of important reforms.
'Stagnieren' (to stagnate) is a rather formal word that is often found in the news, specialist texts, and written language. It is not part of everyday colloquial speech.
Der Bericht zeigt, dass die Löhne seit zwei Jahren stagnieren.
The report shows that wages have been stagnating for two years.
'Stagnieren' (to stagnate) is an intransitive verb. This means it is never used with an accusative object. The sentence pattern is always: 'Etwas stagniert.' (Something is stagnating.)
Die Verhandlungen zwischen den beiden Parteien stagnieren.
The negotiations between the two parties are stagnating.
In the figurative meaning, 'stagnieren' (to stagnate) is often combined with abstract subjects from economics and society. Typical examples are: die Wirtschaft (the economy), die Verkaufszahlen (sales figures), die Preise (prices), das Wachstum (growth), or die Karriere (career).
Nach einem starken Start begannen die Verkaufszahlen zu stagnieren.
After a strong start, the sales figures began to stagnate.
to stand
'stehen' and 'stagnieren' can both have to do with an unchanged state. 'stehen' generally describes what situation or level something is at. It does not automatically mean that something is going badly. 'stagnieren' means that there is no development, growth, or progress. The word is often used for the economy, numbers, or projects. The words can be confusing because both can make you think of standstill. If you are simply naming a current level, 'stehen' fits. If you want to emphasize that something is not moving forward, 'stagnieren' fits.
Seit Monaten stagnieren die Verkaufszahlen der Firma.
The company's sales figures have been stagnating for months.
Der Preis steht seit gestern bei 20 Euro.
The price has been at 20 euros since yesterday.