stuck

• Beschreibt etwas, das an einer Stelle feststeckt und sich nicht bewegen kann, oder eine Situation, in der kein Fortkommen möglich ist.

Describes something that is fixed in place and unable to move, or a situation where progress is impossible.

1. Caught or fixedA2formal

   Unable to move or be moved from a particular position.

   Feststeckend

   • The key is stuck in the lock.
   • The car got stuck in the mud.
   • The window is stuck and won't open.

   Synonymefastenedfixedimmovablejammedstrandedtrappedwedged

   Antonymefreeloosemobilemovableunstuck

2. BaffledB1informal

   Unable to progress or find a solution; confused.

   Ratlos

   • I'm stuck on this math problem.
   • She got stuck while writing the essay.
   • He was stuck for an answer during the interview.

   Synonymebaffledbewilderedconfoundednonplussedperplexedpuzzled

   Antonymeclearknowledgeableunconfusedunstuck

• Verb, das das Anhaften, Ankleben oder Feststecken an etwas bezeichnet oder das entschlossene Fortsetzen einer Handlung oder das Festhalten an etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Adhere or attachA2formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   kleben

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   Synonymeadhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in placeB1informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   Stecken bleiben

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   Synonymeabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antonymedepartgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continueB1informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   Dranbleiben

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   Synonymecarry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antonymeabandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or placeA2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   Stecken

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   Synonymebungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

Phrasal-Variantenstick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with