This is the 3873rd most frequent German word.
staus
"Staus" in English means "traffic jams."
The word 'Stau' is used here to refer to a traffic jam, describing congestion on the road.
Der Stau auf der Autobahn war ungewöhnlich lang heute.
The traffic jam on the highway was unusually long today.
Here, 'Stau' is used to describe a blockage or crowding of people, metaphorically similar to a traffic jam.
Während des Konzerts gab es einen Stau von Menschen vor dem Eingang.
During the concert, there was a crowd of people in front of the entrance.
In this sentence, 'Staus' refers to bottlenecks, describing interruptions or congestion in processes or systems.