Get stuck - translation, pronunciation and examples
get stuck
be unable to move
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When to use get stuck
застрять
застрять в пробке
застрять в грязи
застрять на дороге
застрять здесь
get stuck usage examples
Мы можем застрять в пробке на час этим вечером.
We might get stuck in traffic for an hour this evening.
Поворачивай руль медленно, иначе машина застрянет в снегу.
Turn the wheel slowly or the car will get stuck in the snow.
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General phrasal verb meaning become unable to move or proceed.
Often used for mechanical jams (paper, doors) or for traffic congestion («roads jammed»).
Focuses on being held up or late (schedule), not necessarily physically trapped.
Implies being confined or unable to escape, often with danger or threat.
Can mean become stuck by circumstance (e.g. caught in traffic) or be apprehended; broader and more ambiguous.
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What's the difference between get stuck / get jammed / be delayed / be trapped / get caught / get wedged
General phrasal verb meaning become unable to move or proceed.
We got stuck in traffic for an hour.
Мы застряли в пробке на час.
Often used for mechanical jams (paper, doors) or for traffic congestion («roads jammed»).
The printer got jammed and stopped working.
Принтер зажевал бумагу и перестал работать.
Focuses on being held up or late (schedule), not necessarily physically trapped.
Our flight was delayed because of the storm.
Наш рейс был задержан из‑за шторма.
Implies being confined or unable to escape, often with danger or threat.
They were trapped in the tunnel after the accident.
Они оказались в ловушке в тоннеле после аварии.
Can mean become stuck by circumstance (e.g. caught in traffic) or be apprehended; broader and more ambiguous.
I got caught in a traffic jam on the way home.
Я попал в пробку по пути домой.
Specifically means to become tightly stuck in a narrow gap or wedge-shaped space.
The branch got wedged under the bumper.
Ветка застряла под бампером.
Means to become stuck, often inside another object; slightly more formal than 'get stuck'.
A stone got lodged under the wheel and stopped the car.
Камень застрял под колесом и остановил машину.
Usually refers to an engine stopping or a vehicle failing to continue; can be used figuratively for progress stopping.
The car stalled at the junction and blocked traffic.
Машина заглохла на перекрёстке и заблокировала движение.
Literally to become stuck in mud; figuratively to become mired in details or problems.
The truck got bogged down on the muddy track.
Грузовик увяз в грязи на просёлочной дороге.
Implies being left in a place without means to leave; often longer-term or more serious than just 'stuck'.
After the storm, many drivers were stranded on the highway.
После шторма многие водители остались в затруднительном положении на шоссе.
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How to pronounce get stuck and what this word means
get stuck translation: застрять. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce get stuck
/tə ˈɡet stʌk/
get stuck translation
застрять
get stuck examples
We might get stuck in traffic for an hour this evening.
get stuck transcription
/tə ˈɡet stʌk/, /ˈgɛt stʌk/
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get stuck meaning: what does it mean?
be unable to move
get stuck pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
get stuck is pronounced as /tə ˈɡet stʌk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
get stuck definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We might get stuck in traffic for an hour this evening. Translation: Мы можем застрять в пробке на час этим вечером.
Is get stuck part of On the Road vocabulary?
Yes, get stuck (застрять) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is get stuck part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, get stuck (застрять) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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