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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.
to stagnate
Refers to liquids that do not flow and remain motionless in one place.
Das Wasser stagniert in den Gräben und zieht Mücken an.
The water is stagnating in the ditches and attracting mosquitoes.
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 falter / stall
Both words can express a lack of progress in a process or in production. stocken usually emphasizes a temporary slowdown or interruption, whereas stagnieren describes remaining unchanged without development for a longer period. So stocken is more appropriate for a brief disruption, while stagnieren is used for continuing weakness.
Trotz neuer Ideen stagniert die Produktion seit zwei Jahren.
Despite new ideas, production has stagnated for two years.
Wegen eines Maschinenschadens stockt die Produktion heute.
Production is stalled today because of a machine breakdown.
