Stocken Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Stocken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to halt", "to stall" or "to falter".

Essential properties of "stocken"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: stocken
  • Simple past: stockte
  • Participle: gestockt

See full conjugation of stocken

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "stocken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To halt, stall, or falter"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Verkehr begann zu stocken wegen des Unfalls.Traffic began to stall due to the accident.
  2. Seine Rede stockte plötzlich, als er den Faden verlor.His speech suddenly faltered when he lost his train of thought.
  3. Die Verhandlungen stocken seit Wochen ohne Fortschritt.The negotiations have been stalled for weeks without progress.

2.) "To coagulate or thicken a liquid"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Blut begann zu stocken an der Wunde.The blood began to clot at the wound.
  2. Die Soße stockte nach dem Hinzufügen der Sahne.The sauce thickened after adding the cream.
  3. Die Milch stockte im Kühlschrank.The milk curdled in the refrigerator.
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