Bogged Meaning in English
word · lemma: bog
ˈbɑɡd/, /ˈbɔɡd
BAHGD or BAWGD
bˈɒɡd
BOGGD
Definition
Stuck or slowed down, especially in mud or a difficult situation. Often used for vehicles unable to move in soft ground or people delayed by problems.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal; used literally ('bogged down in mud') and figuratively ('bogged down at work'). Common collocations: 'bogged down in paperwork', 'bogged down with details'. Do not confuse 'bogged' with 'bog' (noun: wetland).
Spanish: atascado - empantanadoPortuguese (BR): atolado - empacadoPortuguese (PT): atolado - empancadoChinese (Simplified): 陷入困境 - 陷入泥沼Chinese (Traditional): 陷入困境 - 陷入泥沼Hindi: फँसा हुआ - कीचड़ में फंसाArabic: عالق - غارق في الوحلBengali: আটকে পড়া - থেমে যাওয়া (সমস্যার জন্য)Russian: застрял - увяз (в проблемах)Japanese: ぬかるみにはまる - 行き詰まるVietnamese: bị sa lầy - bị mắc kẹtKorean: 빠지다 - 막히다 (문제에)Turkish: saplanmak - tıkanmakUrdu: دھنسنا - رُک جاناIndonesian: terjebak - macet (karena masalah)
Example Sentences
The truck is bogged in the mud.
basic
He got bogged down with too much homework.
basic
The meeting was bogged down by small details.
basic
We really got bogged down trying to finish that project.
natural
Don’t get bogged down in the details—just start writing.
natural
My car got bogged and I had to call for help.
natural