Meaning
bog, quagmire, mess
- a muddy puddle, marsh, or waterlogged ground; bog
- a complex, stagnant, or corrupt situation; quagmire
In a sentence
L'auto è rimasta bloccata nel pantano vicino al fiume.
The car got stuck in the mud near the river.
Le trattative sono finite in un pantano burocratico.
The negotiations ended up in a bureaucratic quagmire.
Come faremo a uscire da questo pantano senza aiuti?
How will we get out of this mess without help?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pantano | masculine · singular |
| pantani | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively in political or administrative contexts for gridlock or deadlock.