Engpass
derNounbottleneck; shortage; pass (mountain)
English translations
- 01
bottleneck
- 02
congestion
- 03
tight spot
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Situation, in der etwas knapp oder begrenzt ist.
- English meaning
- Bottleneck
- Synonym
- Klemme, Schwierigkeit
- German example
- Es gibt einen Engpass an Fachkräften.
- English example
- There is a bottleneck in skilled workers.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Engpass
- Plural Form
- die Engpässe
Related words
- Lieferengpass
Supply bottleneck
- Nadelöhr
A "bottleneck" is a narrow point that severely slows down the flow of people, traffic, or information.
- Flaschenhals
A bottleneck is a point of congestion in a process or system that impedes flow.
Example sentences with “Engpass”
Wir haben einen Engpass bei der Versorgung. (We have a supply bottleneck.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Engpass?
The plural is 'die Engpässe'.