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Flaschenhals

bottleneck

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Meaning of Flaschenhals

Engpass oder begrenzender Punkt in einem Prozess.

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German[ˈflaʃn̩ˌhals]
bottleneck
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Flaschenhals with English translation

Flaschenhals usage examples

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Die langsame Datenbank ist ein Flaschenhals.

🇬🇧English🇩🇪German

Wir müssen den Flaschenhals im Prozess finden.

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Flaschenhals belongs to the topic "IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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Flaschenhals synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Flaschenhals / Engpass / Flaschenhalsproblem / Nadelöhr / Stau / Engstelle

E
🇩🇪German
Engpass

General word for a capacity shortage or bottleneck; very neutral and widely used.

A2Very Often
F
🇩🇪German
Flaschenhalsproblem

Describes the bottleneck as a problem causing slowdown; sounds more explanatory and technical.

A2Rarely
N
🇩🇪German
Nadelöhr

A figurative word for a very narrow, hard-to-pass point; used both literally and metaphorically.

A2Often
S
🇩🇪German
Stau

Means a jam or buildup that slows movement; mostly used for traffic, sometimes figuratively.

A2Very Often
E
🇩🇪German
Engstelle

A physically narrow place that is hard to pass through; mostly literal, not abstract.

A2Often
B
🇩🇪German
Blockade

Emphasizes a complete or near-complete stoppage of movement or a process; stronger than a simple bottleneck.

A2Often

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How to pronounce Flaschenhals and what this word means

Flaschenhals means bottleneck. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Flaschenhals

[ˈflaʃn̩ˌhals]

Flaschenhals translation

bottleneck

Flaschenhals examples

Die langsame Datenbank ist ein Flaschenhals.

Flaschenhals transcription

[ˈflaʃn̩ˌhals]

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Flaschenhals meaning: what does it mean?

Engpass oder begrenzender Punkt in einem Prozess.

Flaschenhals pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Flaschenhals is pronounced as [ˈflaʃn̩ˌhals]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Flaschenhals definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die langsame Datenbank ist ein Flaschenhals. Translation: Медленная база данных — это узкое место.

Is Flaschenhals part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, Flaschenhals (bottleneck) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Flaschenhals part of Professional English vocabulary?

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