stuck
word · lemma: stick
/ˈstək/
stuhk
/stˈʌk/
stuhk
Definition
Unable to move or get out of a position or situation; sometimes also means not knowing how to proceed or do something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to describe physical, emotional, or problem situations: 'stuck in traffic,' 'stuck on a problem.' Also used for indecision or limitations. Not used for people intending to stay somewhere.
Spanish: atrapado - atascadoPortuguese (BR): preso - emperrado - travadoPortuguese (PT): preso - encravado - entaladoChinese (Simplified): 卡住 - 困住Chinese (Traditional): 卡住 - 困住Hindi: अटका हुआ - फंसा हुआArabic: عالق - محشورBengali: আটকে গেছে - ফেঁসে গেছেRussian: застрялJapanese: 動けなくなった - 詰まったVietnamese: mắc kẹt - bị kẹtKorean: 꼼짝 못하는 - 갇힌Turkish: sıkışmış - takılmışUrdu: پھنس گیا - اٹک گیاIndonesian: terjebak - macet
Example Sentences
My shoe got stuck in the mud.
basic
The car is stuck in the snow.
basic
I am stuck on this math question.
basic
We're stuck in traffic and will be late.
natural
He's stuck at work and can't leave yet.
natural
My ring is stuck on my finger!
natural