German Word · Intermediate
Flaute
lull, slack, slack period
Pronunciation: /ˈflaʊ̯tə/
Meaning
lull, slack, slack period
Example
Nach dreijähriger Flaute werden in Deutschland erstmals wieder deutlich mehr Wohnungen und Häuser gebaut.
After a slack period lasting three years, for the first time there are significantly more apartments and houses constructed again in Germany.
Practice tips
- Practice Flaute out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.