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Usages of der Stau
Im Stau schnalle ich den Sicherheitsgurt nicht ab, auch wenn das Auto steht.
In a traffic jam I do not unfasten the seat belt even when the car is stationary.
Sobald der Stau endet, lasse ich das Fenster herunter und genieße frische Luft.
As soon as the traffic jam ends, I roll down the window and enjoy fresh air.
Lass uns gehen, sonst verpassen wir den Zug wegen des neuen Staus.
Let's go, otherwise we will miss the train because of the new traffic jam.
Die Stadt erweitert das U-Bahn-Netz, um Staus zu verhindern.
The city is expanding the subway network in order to prevent traffic jams.
Mein Freund steht im Stau im Tunnel, während ich schon gelassen auf meinem Roller am Büro ankomme.
My friend is stuck in a traffic jam in the tunnel, while I am already arriving at the office on my scooter, relaxed.
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