Stuck on Meaning in English
expression
ˈstək/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
STUHK-awn
stˈʌk/ /ˈɒn
STUK-on
Definition
'Stuck on' means being unable to stop thinking about something or someone, or being unable to move forward because of a problem or feeling.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Used for romantic crushes ('stuck on her'), being obsessed with ideas, or incapable of solving something ('stuck on a problem'). Don't confuse with 'stuck in' (trapped physically or in a situation). Commonly used in both feelings and problem-solving contexts.
Spanish: obsesionado con - atascado enPortuguese (BR): obcecado com - preso emPortuguese (PT): obcecado por - preso emChinese (Simplified): 迷恋于 - 卡在Chinese (Traditional): 迷戀於 - 卡在Hindi: पर अटका हुआ - दीवानाArabic: مهووس بـ - عالق فيBengali: আটকে পড়া - মুগ্ধ হওয়াRussian: зациклиться - влюбитьсяJapanese: こだわる - 惚れているVietnamese: mắc kẹt vào - mê mẩnKorean: 집착하다 - 푹 빠지다Turkish: takılı kalmak - kafayı takmak - aşık olmakUrdu: اٹک جانا - کسی پر دل آ جاناIndonesian: terpaku pada - naksir
Example Sentences
He is stuck on his math homework.
basic
She's really stuck on her favorite singer.
basic
I got stuck on this question for hours.
basic
He's totally stuck on Lisa—he can't stop talking about her.
natural
I keep getting stuck on the same level in this game.
natural
Don’t get stuck on the little details; focus on the big picture.
natural