German word

Verzögerung

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈtsøːgəʁʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine noundelay

Example

Der Zug hatte wegen Bauarbeiten eine Verzögerung.

The train was delayed because of construction work.

Illustration for Verzögerung (delay)

More examples

Wir müssen mit einer Verzögerung rechnen.

We have to expect a delay.

Core concept

A timetable with one planned step held back, so the following steps happen later.

Common phrases

  • mit einer Verzögerung rechnen

    expect a delay

  • eine Verzögerung vermeiden

    avoid a delay

  • aufgrund einer Verzögerung

    due to a delay

Similar words

Verspätung: A train, other vehicle, or appointment begins late.
Aufschub: A deliberate postponement of a deadline or planned event.
Verlangsamung: Slower progress caused by reduced processing or operating speed.
Verzug: Failure to fulfill a business or contract obligation by the due date.

Definition in German

Verzögerung ist das Zurückbleiben oder das spätere Eintreten eines geplanten Ablaufs.

Word origin

Verzögerung is formed from the verb "verzögern" with the noun-forming suffix "-ung"; "verzögern" is historically related to "zögern", to hesitate.

Usage tips

  • For a train that arrives late, German usually uses "Verspätung", while "Verzögerung" often names a delay in a process or procedure.

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