Clog with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫɑɡ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KLAHG with / KLAHG wihth
klˈɒɡ/ /wˈɪð
kl-OG with
Definition
To become or cause something to become blocked or filled up, usually by a substance that prevents normal movement or flow.
Usage & Nuances
'Clog with' is often used for things like drains, pipes, or streets blocked by substances (hair, dirt, leaves, traffic, etc.). In passive voice: 'The sink is clogged with hair.' Common mistake: don't use 'by' for the substance; use 'with.' Sounds neutral; suitable for spoken and written English.
Spanish: atascar(se) con - obstruir(se) conPortuguese (BR): entupir com - obstruir comPortuguese (PT): entupir com - obstruir comChinese (Simplified): 被...堵塞Chinese (Traditional): 被...堵塞Hindi: ... से जाम करना - ... से बंद होनाArabic: يَنسَدّ بـ - يَتعطّل بـBengali: ... দিয়ে বন্ধ হয়ে যাওয়া - ... দিয়ে আটকে যাওয়াRussian: засориться (чем-то) - закупориться (чем-то)Japanese: 〜で詰まるVietnamese: bị tắc nghẽn bởiKorean: ~로 막히다Turkish: ile tıkanmakUrdu: ... سے بند ہوناIndonesian: tersumbat dengan
Example Sentences
The sink is clogged with hair.
basic
The street was clogged with traffic.
basic
The drain got clogged with leaves.
basic
My inbox is always clogged with spam these days.
natural
The printer was clogged with old paper.
natural
After the party, the kitchen was clogged with dirty dishes.
natural