Verstopfen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verstopfen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to clog", "to block" or "to obstruct".

Essential properties of "verstopfen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verstopfen
Simple past: verstopfte
Participle: verstopft

regulartransitive

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 "verstopfen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To obstruct or block a passage"

Definition: "To obstruct or block a passage or conduit."
Translation(s): to clog, to block, to obstruct, to stop up
Synonym(s): blockieren, versperren, zustopfen
Antonym(s): freimachen, öffnen
Related word(s): Verstopfung, verstopft

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Abfluss ist verstopft und das Wasser fließt nicht ab.The drain is clogged and the water is not flowing away.
Bitte verstopfen Sie nicht die Toilette mit zu viel Papier.Please do not clog the toilet with too much paper.
Die Straße war durch einen Unfall verstopft.The street was blocked by an accident.

2.) "To fill something completely"

Definition: "To fill something completely until no space is left."
Translation(s): to cram, to stuff, to pack, to fill up
Synonym(s): füllen, stopfen
Antonym(s): entleeren, leeren
Related word(s): vollstopfen, überfüllen

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat den Kofferraum mit Gepäck verstopft.He crammed the trunk with luggage.
Die Schublade ist mit alten Papieren verstopft.The drawer is stuffed with old papers.
Sie verstopfen den Raum mit zu vielen Möbeln.They are cluttering the room with too many pieces of furniture.

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